“Late” vs. “Lately”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 13, 2023
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The difference between “late” and “lately”
- "Lately" describes something that has been happening recently, while "late" means something happening after the proper or expected time or far on in time.
- "Late" can be used as an adjective or adverb, but "lately" can only be used as an adverb.
- "Late" may have a negative connotation, while "lately" is neutral.
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What is the definition of “late” and “lately”?
Late
- "Late" refers to the opposite of being on time or punctual.
- It indicates that something did not happen or was not done at the expected or scheduled time.
- It can also refer to the end of a period or time frame.
Lately
- "Lately" means recently or in the near past.
- It refers to a period of time that has just passed or the current time period.
- It indicates that something has been happening or occurring recently.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Late” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Late
2,280,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I am sorry to be late for the meeting.
- They missed the train because they arrived late at the station.
- John stayed up late to finish his project, and he was exhausted the next day.
Lately
155,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Lately, I have been feeling tired all the time and cannot concentrate on my work.
- My sister has been baking a lot of cakes lately, and they all taste delicious.
- He has been talking about his new job lately, and it seems like he is enjoying it a lot.
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