Lately

/ˈleɪt.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In the near past; recently.

I have been feeling quite tired lately.

During the recent past period.

Lately, I've been thinking about changing my job.

Not long ago; in the last few days, weeks, or months.

Have you seen him lately?

In a manner pertaining to recent events.

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.

Recently or not long ago.

I started a new diet lately.

In the near past.

Have you heard from Jane lately?