lately

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪt.li/

The English word “lately” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since.
In a late manner; after-the-fact.
Formerly.

Etymology

From Middle English lately, latly, equivalent to late + -ly. Compare Old English lætlīċe (“slowly, tardily”), Middle Low German lātlîk (“careless, slack, sloppy”).

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