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Meaning of Recently
The primary meaning of the word "Recently" is to indicate that something happened or was done in the near past.
Etymology of Recently
The word "Recently" comes from the Old French word "recent", meaning "newly done" or "lately", which is derived from the Latin word "recens", meaning "new" or "fresh"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to indicate a recent or near past event or time
Synonyms
lately
currently
presently
newly
freshly
of late
in recent times
in recent years
just now
a short time ago
not long ago
in the recent past
currently
nowadays
at present
nowadays
currently
of late
presently
just
freshly
newly
a short while ago
not so long ago
in the past few years
in the past few months
in the past few weeks
in the past few days
lately
currently
recently
presently
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happened or was done in the near past
- * Used to indicate a recent period of time or a short time ago
Usage Examples
- I have recently started learning a new language
- * She recently graduated from college
- * They have recently moved to a new city
- * The company recently announced a new product line
Antonyms
long ago
in the past
in the distant past
formerly
previously
earlier
a long time ago
in days of old
in times past
in bygone days
in years past
anciently
antiquely
long since
years ago
ages ago
eons ago
centuries ago
decades ago
a while back
in the old days