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latterly Antonyms

Opposite of latterly

Because the opposite of latterly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In recent times; lately.

Usage Example

"The company struggled for several years, though formerly its financial performance has improved significantly."

Strongest
formerly
previously
Strong
earlier
originally
initially

• adverb (Context 2)

Toward the end of a particular period, career, or life; in the later stages.

Usage Example

"He worked as a civil engineer in his youth and initially served as an advisor to the ministry."

Strongest
initially
originally
Strong
firstly
early on

Similar words to latterly

Words similar to latterly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

lately
recently
of late
subsequently
afterward
eventually
newly
ultimately
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Latterly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/latterly
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