Pronunciation

/reɪsntlɪ/

Definitions

• Adverb: Referring to a time or period not long ago, lately, or recently. It can also be used to modify verbs, indicating that an action occurred recently. For example: “I’ve been working recently on a new project.”

Phrases

• “Recently, there’s been a lot of change.”
• “She’s been traveling recently.”
• “The weather has been unusually warm recently.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb modifying verb: “I haven’t seen her recently, so I’m surprised to find her here.”
• “He’s been working out recently, which has really improved his fitness.”
• “The company has recently launched a new product line.”

Synonyms

• Lately
• Just now
• Not long ago
• Recently past
• Up-to-the-minute
• Presently
• Late
• Freshly

Antonyms

• Earlier
• Previously
• Long ago
• Historically
• Once upon a time