lately

adverb

late·​ly ˈlāt-lē How to pronounce lately (audio)
: of late : recently
has been friendlier lately

Examples of lately in a Sentence

He has been feeling better lately. Lately, she has been worrying about her son.
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Food safety concerns have been a prominent issue lately. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 He’s been hanging out with Louis a lot lately, apparently in desperate need of an emotional outlet during the stress of the adoption process. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 The 20-year-old has been in fine form lately, winning 10 of her last 11 matches, including a title in Beijing and a semifinal appearance in Wuhan. Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The Cowboys have been in a bit of disarray lately, and the injury to Prescott cannot come at a worse time. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lately 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lately was in the 15th century

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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lately. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

lately

adverb
late·​ly ˈlāt-lē How to pronounce lately (audio)
: not long ago

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