Synonyms for

Lately

Verb / ˈleɪtli: / Another word for lately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

recently; not long ago

Synonyms & similar words

late latterly oflate recently recently newly freshly nowadays currently presently recent up-to-date modern current contemporary new

Synonyms by register

Formal

recently newly just now

Informal

just now a little while ago not long ago

Literary

erewhile of late

Antonyms

early formerly previously before long ago in the past

Common collocations

  • lately I've been
  • have you lately
  • what have you lately
  • lately it seems
  • lately I've noticed
  • lately, the
  • lately, my

Word family

adverb lately

Usage note

Lately is an adverb that refers to a recent period of time. It is generally used in informal and neutral contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I have been playing with my toys lately.
  2. Lately, I have been enjoying reading books.
  3. We have been going on walks lately.
  4. Lately, the weather has been very hot.
  5. Lately, I have been practicing my handwriting.

Quotes

  • Lately, I find myself thinking about what I want to accomplish and how I want to be remembered. - Michael Dell
  • Lately I've been reading about when Joseph Smith was a boy, and how he was visited by an angel, and how he translated the Book of Mormon. - Orson Scott Card
  • Lately I did a film called All I Want for Christmas and it was well received. This gave me a new point of view and a new respect for my work as an actress. - Sarah Polley

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