lately
US
/ˈleɪtli/
UK
/ˈleɪtli/
Meaning
During the recent past; not long ago or in recent times.
हाल के समय में या कुछ समय पहले; यानी बीते दिनों में।
Examples
“Have you spoken to Neha lately?”
“I've been feeling more energetic lately.”
“Her latest project has attracted a lot of attention.”
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Not natural: I arrived lately for the meeting.
Better: I arrived late for the meeting.
Late means after the expected time; lately means recently, not behind schedule.
Late का मतलब तय समय के बाद होता है; lately का मतलब हाल ही में होता है।
Not natural: I lately have a lot of work.
Better: I've had a lot of work lately.
For an ongoing situation continuing into the recent past, use the present perfect before lately.
हाल तक जारी स्थिति के लिए lately से पहले present perfect का इस्तेमाल करें।
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Learner tip
Use lately for recent time, not for being behind schedule; late describes someone or something that is delayed.
हाल के समय की बात के लिए lately और देर से होने के लिए late इस्तेमाल करें।