Definition of "lately" in English

adverb

1. Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since.

   • I'd lately returned from Japan.
   • It's only lately that I've been well enough to get out of bed.

2. (slang) In a late manner; after-the-fact.

   • Don't try to come lately and change your answer now after you've heard everyone else's response.

3. (of a peer) Formerly.