Antonyms for lately

Grammar : Adv

Spell : leyt-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈleɪt li

Definition of lately

Origin : Old English lætlice "slow, sluggish;" see late (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "within recent times" is from late 15c., probably a new formation.

adv new, recently

Example sentences :

Windich shot a wurrung, which he said had lately drunk water.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

Thence they issued into that so lately occupied by the Frankses.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

"Have a chair," he said, motioning to the one Cass had lately sat in.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

It seems foolish to stay here, abused as I have been lately, and as I will be tomorrow.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

Hinde introduced John to them, mentioning that he had only lately arrived from Ireland.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Apropos, what is the reason that we have seen so little of Clarence Hervey lately?
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

And now you must not wonder or blame me, if, though so lately found, I leave you for a while.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

And lately I have thought that those dreams might be prophetic.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

It has, however, been lately introduced for making shuttles.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various

And now, let me ask—have you heard what has lately befallen this friend of yours?
Extract from : « The Tenant of Wildfell Hall » by Anne Bronte

Synonyms for lately

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