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View synonyms for lately

lately

[ leyt-lee ]

adverb

  1. of late; recently; not long since:

    He has been very grouchy lately.



lately

/ ˈleɪtlɪ /

adverb

  1. in recent times; of late
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lately1

before 1000; Middle English latli; Old English lætlīce; late, -ly
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Example Sentences

"We deserve to be treated with respect and I don't think the American president has done that lately since he took office," Prime Minister Mute Egede said.

From BBC

Still, infections are at relative lows lately thanks in part to acquired immunity from infections and vaccines.

From Salon

The Hollywood Premiere Motel hasn’t won any prizes lately.

The Clippers had to show that against a Pistons team that has been playing well lately, entering the game having produced a 9-1 record in their last 10 games.

“You know you can talk,” Washington said, “but you’ve just got to walk the walk. In the game of baseball, it’s always about: What have you done for me lately?”

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Late Latinlaten