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I have been reading more lately.
What does Lately mean?
Lately means recently.
Dictionary definition
Recently or during the time just before now.
Example sentences
Lately in a sentence
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The weather has changed lately.
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The journal entry explained how the character had felt more confident lately.
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Practice 1
What does lately mean?
Lately means recently or in the near past.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lately?
Lately and recently both refer to the near past.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lately correctly?
This sentence uses lately to mean recently.
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WordLately.
Partadverb.
MeaningLately means recently.
ExampleExample: I have been reading more lately.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- layt · lee
- Strongest beat
- layt
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on layt.
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Synonyms
Words like Lately
recentlyNot long ago or in the near past.
these daysDuring the current time period.
Antonyms
Opposite words
long agoFar in the past.
formerlyAt an earlier time.
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Hint for students
Lately means recently.
Common mix-up
Lately is not the same as long ago. Lately means lately means recently.
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Read this model sentence: The weather has changed lately. Clue words: weather, changed. Underline clue words that show why lately fits instead of long ago. Now write one new sentence that shows lately without using the word lately. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lately?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The weather has changed lately." Why does lately fit better than long ago?
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