Cool MateMeaning of Lately
recently; in the recent past
In simple words: Recently or in the recent past.
Lately in a sentence
- Have you seen her lately?
- It's only lately that he's been well enough to go out.
- I haven't been sleeping well just lately.
- She had lately returned from India.
How to use Lately
Use 'lately' to refer to something that has happened recently. It is more common in spoken English than in formal writing. Avoid using 'lately' with specific dates or time frames.
Grammar pattern
lately + verb (present perfect)
Memory hint
Sounds like 'late-ly' — think of being late to something that happened recently.
Related words
Collocations with Lately
- have been feeling lately
- seen changes lately
- worked hard lately
Synonyms for Lately
- recently
- latterly
- of late
Opposites of Lately
- formerly
- previously
- earlier
- in the past
Common mistakes with Lately
- Using 'lately' with past simple tense instead of present perfect.
- Confusing 'lately' with 'recently' (though they are similar, they are used in different contexts).
- Using 'lately' to refer to a specific date.
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Frequently asked questions about Lately
What does Lately mean?
Recently or in the recent past.
What is the definition of Lately?
recently; in the recent past
How do you use Lately in a sentence?
Have you seen her lately?
Can you give another example of Lately?
It's only lately that he's been well enough to go out.
What are synonyms for Lately?
Common alternatives include recently, latterly, of late.
What is the opposite of Lately?
Opposite meanings include formerly, previously, earlier, in the past.
What words go with Lately?
It commonly pairs with have been feeling lately, seen changes lately, worked hard lately.
What are common mistakes when using Lately?
Using 'lately' with past simple tense instead of present perfect. Confusing 'lately' with 'recently' (though they are similar, they are used in different contexts). Using 'lately' to refer to a specific date.
How do you pronounce Lately?
US: /["/ˈleɪtli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈleɪtli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lately?
Use 'lately' to refer to something that has happened recently. It is more common in spoken English than in formal writing. Avoid using 'lately' with specific dates or time frames.
What CEFR level is Lately?
"Lately" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.