Simple meaning
What does Recently mean?
Recently means a short time ago.
Dictionary definition
Not long ago.
Example sentences
Recently in a sentence
easy
We used recently in a sentence about time.
medium
In class instructions, recently helped us understand when something happens.
hard
The reading passage used recently to show the order and timing of events.
Synonyms
Words like Recently
timingUse for when something happens.
periodUse for a span of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
timelessUse for not tied to a specific time.
randomUse when events do not follow a time pattern.
Word family
Recently word family
Base word
recently
noun
recentlys
Plural form of recently when used as a countable noun.
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Practice 1
What does recently mean?
Recently means recently means a short time ago.
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