Sorry for the late reply. vs Sorry for the lately reply.

The correct phrase is 'sorry for the late reply.' The word 'late' is the correct adjective to describe the delayed response, while 'lately' is an adverb that does not fit in this context.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

Sorry for the late reply.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to apologize for responding late to a message or communication.

Examples:

I'm sorry for the late reply. I was caught up in a meeting.
Sorry for the late reply. I just saw your message.
Please accept my apologies for the late reply.
I apologize for the late reply. Thank you for your patience.
Sorry for the late reply. I was away from my phone.

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I apologize for the late reply.
I'm sorry for the late response.
I'm very sorry for the late delivery.
Sorry for the late notice but I'm going away tomorrow.
And I'm so sorry for the late notice.
Sorry for the late start, but I see we have some very promising newcomers here this evening.
sorry for the late hour, ike.
Sorry for the late hour of my visit.
Sorry for the late hour. I had to wait for my husband to fall asleep.
Mrs. Corbett! I'm sorry for the late notice but I need the day after tomorrow off.
The statistics that are collected annually and presented in the SCAC meetings, reveal a problem of late replies.
I apologize for the late hour.
Senator, apologies for the late arrival.
We now close this meeting with a moment of silence for the late Alderman, Stephen bartlett.
'Cause I got us tickets for the late show.
And money launderer for the late Don Moretti.
Some mahler for the late nights.
Mayor has me taking the hit in public for the late academy class.
For the late 1970s you'd be better off in a bin bag.
Mayor has me taking the hit in public for the late academy class.

Sorry for the lately reply.

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Lately' is an adverb and does not fit in this context.

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Four of the sampled importers/distributors sent questionnaire replies. Only two importers, though, provided complete replies.
Sorry for the silent treatment, gossips.
Sorry for what I just did.
Sorry for inconvenience Ms. Gaal.
-Sorry for the joke yesterday.
Sorry for making you lose your friend again.
Sorry for spoiling your evening and...
And I'm sorry for that.
I'm sorry for going through your purse.
Sorry for disappointing you all the time.
Sorry for interrupting, Mister Kadjic.
Sorry for this too brief letter.
Judge will feel sorry for you.
-Sorry for the rude awakening.
Sorry for not properly introducing myself.
I stopped feeling sorry for myself after that.
I'm sorry for thinking only of myself.
Sorry for the department's loss.
Sorry for taking up your time.
Sorry for what happened with Cheryl.

Alternatives:

sorry for the late reply.

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Sorry for the late reply. vs Sorry for the lately reply.