/ˈleɪtli/
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Translation
In the last few days or weeks; not long ago.
Word origin
From Old English laetlice, from laet meaning late.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- laetlice
- English cognates
- late
Examples
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"Lately" is usually used with "have" or "has": "have not seen".
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"Lately" often comes at the end of a question.
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"Lately" can also come first in the sentence.
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