lately

adverb/ˈleɪtli/CEFR B1

সম্প্রতি, ইদানীং

Meaning

In the recent past, up to now.

Example sentences

  • I have not seen him lately.ইদানীং তাকে দেখিনি।
  • Prices have risen lately.সম্প্রতি দাম বেড়েছে।

A common mistake

He came lately to the office.→He came late to the office.

Lately means in the recent past and normally goes with the present perfect. The opposite of early is late, with no -ly.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: recently

Similar words, and what each means

  • recently

    সম্প্রতি, সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে

    A short time ago; not long ago.

Other English words for “সম্প্রতি, ইদানীং”

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • lateadjectiveদেরি, বিলম্বিত
  • latenessnounদেরি, বিলম্ব

“lately” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “lately” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • সম্প্রতি, ইদানীং
    • • সাধারণত, স্বাভাবিকভাবে
    • • মাঝে মাঝে, কখনো কখনো
    • • চরে আটকে যাওয়া
    Show the answer

    সম্প্রতি, ইদানীং — lately (adverb) — সম্প্রতি, ইদানীং. In the recent past, up to now.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “lately”?

    • • alone
    • • accordingly
    • • doubtless
    • • recently
    Show the answer

    recently — recently — সম্প্রতি, সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে. A short time ago; not long ago.

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