Meaning & Definition of word "Lately"

Lately

/ˈleɪt.li/

1. In the near past; recently.
- Example: I have been feeling quite tired lately.
2. During the recent past period.
- Example: Lately, I've been thinking about changing my job.
3. Not long ago; in the last few days, weeks, or months.
- Example: Have you seen him lately?
4. In a manner pertaining to recent events.
- Example: Lately, the weather has been unpredictable.

Middle English 'lateli', derived from 'late' + '-ly'.

lately and lately:

Referring to events or actions that have occurred recently.

lately I’ve been thinking:

A phrase used to introduce thoughts or reflections in a recent context.

lately, a lot has changed:

Indicating significant changes that have happened in a short time.

late:

occurring after the expected or usual time.

recent:

having happened or started only a short time ago.

current:

belonging to the present time.

Meaning: Recently or not long ago.

Example Sentence: I started a new diet lately.

Meaning: In the near past.

Example Sentence: Have you heard from Jane lately?