Recently

Definition

Recently is an adverb that refers to events or actions that have occurred in the near past or not long ago.

Parts of Speech

• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈriː.sənt.li/
• Respelling: REE-suhnt-lee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈriː.sənt.li/
• Respelling: REE-suhnt-lee

Etymology

The word "recently" originates from the Latin "recens," meaning "new, fresh, or recent." It entered Middle English in the 14th century, evolving from Old French "recent."

Derivatives

• Recent (adjective)
• Recentness (noun)
• Unrecent (adjective, rare)
• Overrecently (adverb, rare)
• Recentest (adjective, archaic)

Synonyms

• Lately
• Newly
• Just

Antonyms

• Previously
• Long ago
• None

Usage

The term "recently" is commonly used in spoken and written English to describe actions or events that occurred not long ago. Examples include "I recently watched that movie" and "They moved to the city recently."

Related Terms

• Recent: Relating to something that happened a short time ago.
• Lately: A synonym often used interchangeably with "recently."
• Past: A broader term referring to events that have already occurred.

Detailed Definitions

Adverb

• In the near past: Refers to events or actions that occurred a short time ago.
  • Example: "She recently started a new job."
• Not long ago: Indicates something that happened within a short time frame.
  • Example: "The store was renovated recently."