lately
Meaning
"Lately" refers to a recent period of time, often implying changes or developments that have occurred in the near past.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "lately" with "recently," although they can often be used interchangeably.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
have
been
taking
my
coffee
to
the
small
park
near
my
flat
lately
because
the
mornings
feel
calmer
there
.
The
trees
are
beginning
to
change
colour
and
I
like
watching
the
light
through
the
leaves
while
I
read
.
An
elderly
man
often
feeds
the
birds
on
the
bench
and
we
exchange
a
few
polite
words
about
the
weather
.
This
new
routine
has
helped
me
start
the
day
in
a
relaxed
way
,
so
I
usually
walk
home
slowly
to
keep
that
feeling
.
Common Phrases
lately
lately I've noticed
lately it seems
Synonyms
Related Words
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