Lately
6 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Recently; in the recent past.
“I haven't seen him lately.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈleɪt.li/
Syllables
late·ly
Related Words
Synonyms
recentlynowadays
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -LY, common time adverb.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, useful adverb ending.
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