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, ইদানীংlately (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

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

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