adv ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In the recent past; a short while ago.

   "My recently published book about the life stories of recently-arrived immigrants."

2. 2
   In the recent past; in recent times.

   "I haven't been sleeping well recently."

Adverb

1. 1
   in the recent past wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

latterlyfreshlylatelynewlyaforetimeafresh

Antonyms

All antonyms

long agolong sinceoldlysoon

Example

More examples

"She has improved her skill in cooking recently."

Etymology

From recent + -ly.

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