Lately
Lately adverb - Not long ago.
Very recently and lately are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Very recently" instead an adverb "Lately".
Very recently
Lately and very recently are semantically related. You can use "Lately" instead an adverb phrase "Very recently".
Mutual synonyms
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Very recently and Lately. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lately/very_recently
Lately & Very recently. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lately/very_recently>.
Very recently or Lately. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lately/very_recently.
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