Long ago and Lately

Long ago

Long ago adverb - Of the distant or comparatively distant past.

Lately and long ago are semantically related. in previously in time or order topic. In some cases you can use "Lately" instead an adverb phrase "Long ago".

Lately

Lately adverb - Not long ago.

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

Nearby Words: late, lateness
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