adverb
in the recent past (Freq. 2)
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he was in Paris recently
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lately the rules have been enforced
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as late as yesterday she was fine
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feeling better of late
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the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also
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RECENTLY, lately, latterly.
→ late
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adverbhave not seen him of late
of late he has not been able to make his rounds
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of late
Recently
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Main Entry: ↑late
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recently
We have not seen him of late.
Thesaurus: short time agosynonym
Main entry: late
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recently
she'd been drinking too much of late
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of late
formal : during a recent period
They have not seen him of late. [=lately, recently]
Of late she has been acting strangely.
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Main Entry: ↑late
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of ˈlate idiom
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I haven't seen him of late.
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The situation has become more confusing of late.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.