English

lately

ˈleɪt.li, ˈleɪtli
Meaning: recently; not long ago
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˈleɪtli

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Example sentences

I haven't been sleeping very well lately, possibly due to stress at work.
I haven't been sleeping very well lately, possibly due to stress at work.
I've been thinking about you a lot lately.
I've been thinking about you a lot lately.
The team's performance has been disappointing lately.
The team's performance has been disappointing lately.
His behavior has been quite suspicious lately.
His behavior has been quite suspicious lately.
There has been a noticeable improvement in her health lately.
There has been a noticeable improvement in her health lately.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that has been happening in the recent past up to now. Often used with the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense.

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