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Latterly

usgb/ˈlætərli/Volume
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Temporal Shift

Use 'latterly' to indicate a change in time or situation, often towards the present.

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He was a teacher for years but latterly works in publishing.
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Typically British

'Latterly' is more common in UK English than in other varieties of English.

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She's been living in France, latterly in Paris.
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Formal Context

Use 'latterly' in more formal or written English, rather than in casual conversation.

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The company, latterly struggling, finally turned a profit.
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