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  4. as of late

as of late

/æz əv leɪt/
recently

As of late, I've been feeling more energetic.

This phrase emphasizes that the change in energy levels is a recent development.


informal

In recent times; lately

As of late, the weather has been unpredictable.

This means the weather has been changing in an unexpected way recently.

As of late, she's been practicing yoga every morning.

This indicates a recent habit she has adopted.

This phrase is often used to emphasize that a situation or behavior has changed recently.

Collocations

as of lateused to describe recent changes or developments

Synonyms

latelyrecentlyin recent times

Antonyms

long agoin the past

Related Phrases

of latephrase
recently
in recent timesphrase
lately

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'as of late' when you want to emphasize that something has changed recently.

Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

The phrase is always followed by a verb in the present perfect tense (e.g., 'has been') or simple present tense (e.g., 'is').

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'as of' (indicating a point in time) with 'late' (meaning recent).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written English to refer to recent events or changes.

Word Breakdown

as of
indicates a point in time
phrase
+
late
recent
adjective
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