Basic

lately

/ˈleɪtli/

late · ly ˈleɪt · li

English Definition

adv. recently; not long ago

中文释义

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “lately”:

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A — recently. “lately” means adv. recently; not long ago

She has been feeling much better ______, after many weeks of rest.

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D — lately. “lately” means adv. recently; not long ago

What does “lately” mean?

lately — adv. recently; not long ago. In Chinese: 最近.

How do you pronounce “lately”?

lately is pronounced /ˈleɪtli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: late · ly.

How do you use “lately” in a sentence?

She has been very busy lately. (她最近一直很忙。)

What are synonyms for “lately”?

recently, of late, nowadays — all close in meaning to lately (adv. recently; not long ago).

Is “lately” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lately appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1143 / 2445

47% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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