Definitions

in good time

ADJECTIVE

punctual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dependable expeditious

WEAK

accurate careful conscientious conscionable constant cyclic early exact fussy heedful meticulous on schedule on the button on the dot on the nose painstaking particular periodic precise prompt punctilious quick ready recurrent regular reliable scrupulous seasonable steady strict timely under-the-wire

Antonyms

WEAK

late tardy

ADJECTIVE

timely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate convenient prompt proper up-to-date up-to-the-minute

STRONG

well-timed

WEAK

auspicious favorable fit fitting in the nick of time judicious likely meet modern now opportune pat promising propitious prosperous punctual seasonable suitable timeous towardly with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improper unsuitable unsuited

WEAK

inappropriate inopportune untimely

ADVERB

fortunately

Synonyms

WEAK

auspiciously by good luck by happy chance favorably happily in the nick of time opportunely prosperously providentially satisfyingly seasonably successfully swimmingly well

Antonyms

WEAK

sadly unfortunately unhappily unluckily

Example Sentences

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"This legislation will give airlines the tools to adjust flights in good time if they need to, which helps protect passengers and businesses."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Lawyers for Chiles challenged that ruling based on video footage they said "unequivocally proves" the revision appeal was submitted in good time.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

If the IOU isn’t redeemed in good time, the players have a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

“Andor,” “Yellowjackets” and “The Last of Us” will return in good time, as will “The White Lotus,” though that show will likely land again as a limited series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2024

"All in good time," said the little hairy man, and took something else from his pack.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

in good time

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