Definitions
- Referring to something that has happened recently or in the near past. - Talking about a situation or event that occurred towards the end of a period of time. - Describing something that has happened more recently than something else mentioned previously.
- Referring to something that has happened recently or in the near past. - Talking about a situation or event that has occurred in the recent past. - Describing something that has happened more recently than something else mentioned previously.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to events or situations that have happened recently.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that has happened more recently than something else mentioned previously.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify the verb in a sentence.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Latterly is less commonly used than lately.
- 2Time frame: Latterly refers to something that has happened towards the end of a period of time, while lately refers to something that has happened in the recent past.
- 3Formality: Latterly is more formal than lately.
- 4Position in sentence: Latterly is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while lately can be used in various positions in a sentence.
Remember this!
Latterly and lately are synonyms that both refer to events or situations that have happened recently. However, latterly is less commonly used and more formal than lately. Additionally, latterly refers to something that has happened towards the end of a period of time, while lately refers to something that has happened in the recent past.
