lately

[leyt-lee]

adverb

1. of late; recently; not long since.

   He has been very grouchy lately.

lately

/ ˈleɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. in recent times; of late

Word History and Origins

Origin of lately¹

before 1000; Middle English latli; Old English lætlīce; late, -ly

Example Sentences

For Treinen, whose only luck lately has been bad luck, the break was one he quickly cashed by getting Turang to chase the next pitch, which was head high, to end the game.

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Investors haven’t worried too much about car sales or trade issues lately.

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There have even been glimpses lately of that vintage Chiefs explosiveness, with a number of speedy receivers who have been giving defenses fits.

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Investors have been more focused on AI opportunities than car sales lately.

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Investors have been more focused on AI opportunities than car sales lately.

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