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lately

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈleɪtli/

lately means: During the time just before now.

adverb

RECENTLYB1

During the time just before now.

  • Have you seen Anna lately?
  • I have been sleeping badly lately.
  • Lately, more people have started cycling to work.

Similar words: recently, of late

Common phrases: seen someone lately, been busy lately, lately I have

TOO LATEC2

After the right time, when something has already happened.

  • You come lately to this discussion.
  • He arrived lately, after the decision was made.
  • She spoke lately, when no one could change the result.

Similar words: late, belatedly

Opposites: early

Common phrases: come lately, arrive lately

Questions about lately

What does lately mean?

During the time just before now.

What is lately in other languages?

Türkçe: son zamanlarda · Español: últimamente · Français: dernièrement · Deutsch: in letzter Zeit · Italiano: ultimamente · 日本語: 最近

How do you pronounce lately?

It is pronounced /ˈleɪtli/.

How do you use lately in a sentence?

Have you seen Anna lately? I have been sleeping badly lately.

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