Lately (adverb)

1. In recent times; recently.
2. Near the present time; shortly.

Origin:

Late + -ly (suffix used to form adverbs).

Examples:

1. I haven't seen her lately.
2. He's been working out lately, so he's feeling much better.
3. The weather has been unusually warm lately.
4. Lately, she's been feeling very down.
5. She's been studying Spanish lately and making progress.