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recently

/ˈɹi.sənt.li/adverb3 syllables

Recently means: in the recent past.

Synonyms for recently10

adverb, as in in the recent past

late, lately, of late, latterly

also used for recently

newly, freshly, as of late, just now, just then, novelly

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What does recently mean?1

adverb

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in the recent past“he was in Paris recently”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Recently in a sentence

  • Recently, many public bath-houses have gone out of business.unknown
  • Recently what with anxiety and lack of sleep, she has lost almost ten pounds.CM
  • He has recently failed, but he is still full of hope.unknown
  • Recently, they have not been giving her her paycheck on time.CK
  • To our surprise, our son has suddenly shot up recently.fishda
  • Recently, there have been signs that the economy is picking up steam.BHO
  • I haven't slept well recently, so my skin is falling apart.Scott
  • Recently, a lot of people are losing their jobs.CK

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