recently

[ˈriːsəntli]

recently Definition

• 1. in the near past; not long ago
• 2. at a time that is immediately before the present

Using recently: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recently" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I recently started a new job.

• Example

  Have you seen any good movies recently?

• Example

  Recently, there has been a lot of talk about climate change.

recently Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recently

• lately
• newly
• of late

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Summary: recently in Brief

The adverb 'recently' [ˈriːsəntli] refers to a time that is immediately before the present or in the near past. It is often used to describe events or situations that have occurred not long ago, as in 'I recently started a new job.' 'Recently' can also be used to introduce a topic or to indicate that something has been happening frequently or consistently, as in 'Recently, there has been a lot of talk about climate change.'