Lately

adverb
/ˈleɪt.li/

Meaning

recently; in the recent past; not long ago
recently; during a period of time not long ago

Example Sentences

I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.

I haven’t seen her much lately.

Synonyms

recently, currently, nowadays, presently, newly, just, freshly
Entry 1
recently, currently, nowadays, presently
Entry 2
recently, newly, just, freshly, currently

Antonyms

formerly, previously, earlier, long ago
Entry 1
formerly, previously, earlier, long ago
Entry 2
formerly, previously, long ago

Collocations

lately been, seen lately, lately noticed, quite lately, very lately, recently lately
Entry 1
lately been, seen lately, lately noticed
Entry 2
quite lately, very lately, recently lately

More Example Sentences

She is worried about her studies lately.

We are worried about the weather lately.

We are worried about the deadline lately.

He is worried about losing his job lately.

I am worried about making mistakes lately.

He has been worried about the rent lately.

I have been worried about my health lately.

I’ve been interested in photography lately.

She is interested in learning Japanese lately.

Did you join any extra-curricular activities lately?

Related Vocabularies

to a very high degree; very much
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
in a precise or accurate manner; without any error
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
to a great degree; much; by a large amount

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