Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 29.