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Definition of lately : Not long ago; recently; as, he has lately arrived from Italy.

Synonyms:

near, of late, precede, time, latterly, in recent times, late, deep

previously, subsequently

novelly, modernly, recently, topically, freshly, newly, currently, contemporarily

delinquently, belatedly, tardily

Usage examples:

• I'm afraid of him, or rather have been just lately. - "The Wooden Horse", Hugh Walpole.
• Have you heard from her lately? - "A Letter of Credit", Susan Warner.
• Dr. Lavendar came in at tea- time, as he had lately made a point of doing, and sat down beside Mrs. Wright in Sam's chair. - "The Awakening of Helena Richie", Margaret Deland.