Before and Lately

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Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

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Lately and before are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lately" instead an adverb "Before".

Lately adverb - Not long ago.

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Before and lately are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adverb "Lately".

Nearby Words: late, lateness

Lately, Kimiko seems to be insinuating that Piro's past with Miho will have to be resolved before the two of them can move forward.

Source: The First Cut Is the Deepest
Before that, it was just the stories with Nutty Ned or his dog, but lately he's been dwelling in the absurdism every now and then (and not only him, it must be said).

Source: Comic Book / Monica's Gang
When Angel questions why she'd be interested in talking to a stranger, Doyle asks if he's looked at himself in the mirror lately, before realizing that's a bit difficult for a vampire.

Source: I Can't Believe a Guy Like You Would Notice Me

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Before & Lately. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/before/lately>.

Lately or Before. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/before/lately.

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