Pronunciation

/rɪˈsɛnt/

Definitions

• Adjective: Happening, appearing, or coming after a relatively short time; not long ago. For example: “The recent news was about the new policy.”
• Adverb: Lately, recently; within a short period. For example: “She has been working on the project quite recently.”

Phrases

• “Recent developments” refers to new or up-to-date information.
• “In recent years” indicates a time frame that includes a short while back.
• “The recent past” denotes a time not too far from now.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Recent advancements in technology have greatly improved our lives.”
• Adverb: “She visited her grandparents in their recent retirement.”
• “He recalled the recent events during his speech.”

Synonyms

• Lately
• Recently
• Newly
• Presently
• Up-to-date
• Current

Antonyms

• Ancient
• Old
• Long-ago
• Past
• Outdated