Late vs Lately: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
Late" means "geç," while "lately" is used to mean "son zamanlarda.
Memory Tip: late = time delay, lately = recent times
late has long /eɪ/, lately has /liː/ sound
late /leɪt/
adverbAfter the expected or usual time.
Example:
If you arrive late to the meeting, you might miss important information.
Common patterns:
late for
be late
lately
adverb"Lately" refers to a recent period of time, often implying changes or developments that have occurred in the near past.
Example:
I've been feeling really tired lately because I've been working long hours.
Common patterns:
lately
lately I've noticed
lately it seems
Common Mistakes
I have been feeling very tired late.
I have been feeling very tired lately.
'Lately' is used to refer to a recent period of time, which fits the context of feeling tired in the recent past.
She arrived lately to the meeting.
She arrived late to the meeting.
'Late' is used to describe an action that happens after the expected or scheduled time, which is appropriate for arriving after the meeting started.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. If you arrive ____ to the meeting, you might miss important information.
2. I've been feeling really tired ____ because I've been working long hours.
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