lately

/ˈleɪt.li/adv
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1

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

2

In a late manner; after-the-fact.

3

Formerly.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

gatelygreatlystatelyinnatelyornatelysedately

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

lablacladlailaklallamlanlaolap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaaabaabcabeabsaceachadaadeage

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

latltdlatzlufttaletaulfaultmultisplatcloset
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