# tilly vs timely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tilly
*noun · IPA /ˈtɪli/ · frequency rank #31,380*
An extra product given to a customer at no additional charge; a lagniappe.

### timely
*adjective · IPA /ˈtaɪmli/ · frequency rank #8,996*
Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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