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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Lately vs late

Which one is right between "It is lately that I saw her" and "It is late that I saw her"? Or, are both of them not correct?
  

Top answer

Neither is natural English. For the first one you can say "I saw her recently". Probably that is what you mean.

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  • Neither is natural English.
  • For the first one you can say "I saw her recently".
  • Probably that is what you mean.
  • "I saw her late" is possible; it could mean that you saw her later than was desirable/expected, or late in the day/evening/etc.
  • More context is needed really to establish exactly what you are trying to say.
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Neither is natural English. For the first one you can say "I saw her recently". Probably that is what you mean.

"I saw her late" is possible; it could mean that you saw her later than was desirable/expected, or late in the day/evening/etc.

More context is needed really to establish exactly what you are trying to say.
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1. How about "I have seen her lately"?

2. Is "She has come here lately" right? If not, could you correct it?
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lucas21c1. How about "I have seen her lately"?
In affirmative sentences, "lately" is most often used in reference to a continuous state or to regular or repeated activity. If you are talking about a single sighting then "I saw her recently" is better (or "I saw her the other day", or whatever). If you are talking about several sightings then "lately" can
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If so, is "It is recent that I saw her" also okay?
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