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SEASONABLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does seasonably mean? 

SEASONABLY (adverb)
  The adverb SEASONABLY has 2 senses:

1. in accordance with the seasonplay

2. at an opportune timeplay

  Familiarity information: SEASONABLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SEASONABLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In accordance with the season

Context example:

it was seasonably cold

Antonym:

unseasonably (not in accordance with the season)

Pertainym:

seasonable (in keeping with the season)


Sense 2

Meaning:

At an opportune time

Synonyms:

apropos; seasonably; timely; well-timed

Context example:

your letter arrived apropos

Pertainym:

seasonable (done or happening at the appropriate or proper time)


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