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[ ˈriːsnt ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

events or situations

Happening or starting from a short time ago.

Synonyms

fresh, latest, new

Examples of usage

  • The recent changes in the company have led to increased productivity.
  • She is a recent graduate from the university.
Context #2 | Adjective

time

Belonging to a past time not long ago.

Synonyms

lately, not long ago, recently

Examples of usage

  • She has been to Europe twice in recent years.
  • The recent past has been filled with uncertainty.

Translations

Translations of the word "recent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recente

🇮🇳 हाल का

🇩🇪 kürzlich

🇮🇩 terbaru

🇺🇦 недавній

🇵🇱 niedawny

🇯🇵 最近の

🇫🇷 récent

🇪🇸 reciente

🇹🇷 son

🇰🇷 최근의

🇸🇦 مؤخرا

🇨🇿 nedávný

🇸🇰 nedávny

🇨🇳 最近的

🇸🇮 nedaven

🇮🇸 nýlegur

🇰🇿 соңғы

🇬🇪 ბოლო

🇦🇿 son

🇲🇽 reciente

Etymology

The word 'recent' originated from the Latin word 'recentem', which means 'fresh, new'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. Over the years, 'recent' has become a common adjective to describe events, situations, or time periods that are not long ago.

See also: recently, recentness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #661 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.