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latterly vs late

late vs latterly

latterly is not an adjective while late is an adjective.

latterly and late both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
latterly No No No Yes
late No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, latterly and late are synonyms defined as:
  • latterly and late: in the recent past
Other synonyms of latterly include lately, of late, recently.
latterly (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
latterly (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
Difference between latterly and late

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