lately vs late
late vs latelylately is not an adjective while late is an adjective.
lately and late both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lately | No | No | No | Yes |
| late | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
lately and late
are synonyms defined as:
- lately and late: in the recent past
| lately (adjective) | late (adjective) |
|---|---|
| being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time | |
| of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages | |
| at or toward an end or late period or stage of development | |
| having died recently | |
| of the immediate past or just previous to the present time | |
| after the expected or usual time; delayed | |
| (used especially of persons) of the immediate past |
| lately (adverb) | late (adverb) |
|---|---|
| in the recent past | later than usual or than expected |
| to an advanced time | |
| at an advanced age or stage | |
| in the recent past |
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