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lately
This adverb is used exclusively to describe a period of time extending from the recent past up to the present. It is most naturally paired with the present perfect tense (e.g., "I have been tired lately") rather than the simple past. Using it with the simple past often sounds unnatural or incorrect to native speakers.
While "recently" is a close synonym, "lately" typically emphasizes a continuing state or a repeated habit over a duration of time. In contrast, "recently" is more versatile and can refer to a single, specific event that happened once in the near past, such as "I recently bought a car," where "lately" would be inappropriate.
Meanings
Examples
She has been working late at the office lately.
I wonder why he has been acting so strange lately.
Prices for organic vegetables have risen lately.
I have been studying a lot for my finals lately.
The city has seen a lot of new development lately.
The city has seen a lot of new development lately.
Collocations & Compounds
felt stressed lately
Adverb collocation: describing a recent emotional state
been traveling lately
Adverb collocation: describing recent movement or trips
been thinking lately
Adverb collocation: describing a recent recurring thought