B1adverblanguage
US/ˈleɪt.li/
UK/ˈleɪt.li/
in the recent past, up to now
In context
I have been feeling tired lately, so I am going to bed earlier.
Have you seen Minh lately? He hasn't answered my messages.
Prices have risen sharply lately, especially for food and rent.
Words that go with lately
verb + adverb
- been busy latelyI have been busy lately with work.
- seen him latelyI haven't seen him lately.
- feeling tired latelyShe has been feeling tired lately.
- been thinking latelyI have been thinking a lot lately about changing jobs.
- has changed latelyThe city has changed a lot lately.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I came to class lately.Correct: I came to class late.
Incorrect:
I lately visited Hanoi.Correct: I recently visited Hanoi.