'Of late' definitions:

Definition of 'of late'

From: WordNet
adverb
In the recent past; "he was in Paris recently"; "lately the rules have been enforced"; "as late as yesterday she was fine"; "feeling better of late"; "the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also" [syn: recently, late, lately, of late, latterly]

Definition of 'Of late'

From: GCIDE
  • Late \Late\, adv. [AS. late. See Late, a.]
  • 1. After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed; after delay; as, he arrived late; -- opposed to early. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Not long ago; lately. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night. [1913 Webster]
  • Of late, in time not long past, or near the present; lately; as, the practice is of late uncommon.
  • Too late, after the proper or available time; when the time or opportunity is past. [1913 Webster]

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