lately

adverb B2

Meaning

"Lately" refers to a recent period of time, often implying changes or developments that have occurred in the near past.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "lately" with "recently," although they can often be used interchangeably.

Example Sentences

Have you been feeling tired lately ?
I have been feeling very tired lately after work .
I haven ’ t seen you much lately , how have you been ?
The company has experienced significant growth lately due to new policies .

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