latterly

/'lætəli/

Thân thiện

He has been working on his novel latterly.

Definition

Adverb: In the recent past; recently; not long ago.

Usage

"Latterly" is a formal adverb used to describe something that has happened or been true in the recent period of time leading up to the present. It is synonymous with "lately" or "recently" but is less common in everyday speech.

Examples

• He has latterly taken an interest in gardening. (He has recently taken an interest.)
• The company's strategy has, latterly, shifted towards sustainability. (The strategy has recently shifted.)
• She was appointed to the board latterly. (She was appointed to the board not long ago.)

Advanced Usage

• In a sequence or narrative: "Latterly" can sometimes imply a later stage within a described sequence or period, contrasting with an earlier stage.
  • Early in his career he focused on theory, but latterly he turned to practical applications. (Here, "latterly" refers to the later part of his career.)

Variants and Related Words

• Latter (adjective): Referring to the second of two things mentioned.
  • We can go by train or car; I prefer the latter option. (I prefer the car.)
• Late (adjective/adverb): After the expected or usual time; at or toward the end of a period.
  • He arrived late to the meeting.

Synonyms

• Recently
• Lately
• Of late
• Newly

Antonyms

• Formerly
• Previously
• Earlier

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in the recent past
   • he was in Paris recently
   • lately the rules have been enforced
   • as late as yesterday she was fine
   • feeling better of late
   • the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also

Từ đồng nghĩa

• recently
• late
• lately
• of late