| Main Entry: | in the nick of time |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | at the last possible moment |
Synonyms: |
at the last minute, eleventh hour, just in time, under the wire |
| Main Entry: | fortunately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | luckily |
Synonyms: |
auspiciously, by good luck, by happy chance, favorably, happily, in good time, in the nick of time, opportunely, prosperously, providentially, satisfyingly, seasonably, successfully, swimmingly, well |
Antonyms: |
sadly, unfortunately, unhappily, unluckily |
| Main Entry: | timely |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | at the right time |
Synonyms: |
appropriate, auspicious, convenient, favorable, fit, fitting, in good time, in the nick of time, judicious, likely, meet, modern, now, opportune, pat, promising, prompt, proper, propitious, prosperous, punctual, seasonable, suitable, timeous, towardly, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute, well-timed, with it |
Antonyms: |
inappropriate, inopportune, unsuitable, untimely |