Cool MateMeaning of Recently
In simple words: Not long ago; in the near past.
Recently in a sentence
- I recently discovered a new restaurant in my neighborhood.
- She has recently started learning Spanish and is very excited about it.
- Recently, I have been thinking about traveling more often.
- Have you seen the movie that was released recently?
- He recently moved to a different city for a new job opportunity.
How to use Recently
Use 'recently' to refer to events or changes that occurred in the past few days or weeks. It's not formal, so it's suitable for everyday conversations but avoid it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
recently + verb (past tense)
Memory hint
Think of 'recently' as 'recent + ly' - like a movie that just came out!
Related words
Collocations with Recently
- recently discovered
- recently created
- recently published
- recently updated
Opposites of Recently
Common mistakes with Recently
- Using 'recent' instead of 'recently' to describe an action.
- Placing 'recently' at the beginning of a sentence without proper context.
- Omitting the past tense when using 'recently' with a verb.
Recently appears in
Recently in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مؤخراً
ليس منذ وقت طويل؛ في الماضي القريب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সম্প্রতি
বেশি দিন হয়নি; অল্প কিছুদিন আগে।
- GermanDeutsch
Kürzlich
Nicht lange her; in der nahen Vergangenheit.
- SpanishEspañol
Recientemente
Hace poco tiempo; en el pasado reciente.
- Persianفارسی
اخیراً
مدت زیادی پیش نیست؛ در گذشته نزدیک.
- FrenchFrançais
Récemment
Pas il y a longtemps ; dans un passé récent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हाल ही में
ज़्यादा समय नहीं हुआ; हाल के अतीत में।
- ItalianItaliano
Recentemente
Non molto tempo fa; nel passato recente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recentemente
Não faz muito tempo; no passado recente.
- RussianРусский
Недавно
Не так давно; в недавнем прошлом.
- Urduاردو
حال ہی میں
زیادہ دیر نہیں گزری؛ حال ہی میں۔
- Chinese中文
最近
不久前；在不远的过去。
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Frequently asked questions about Recently
What does Recently mean?
Not long ago; in the near past.
What is the definition of Recently?
not long ago
How do you use Recently in a sentence?
I recently discovered a new restaurant in my neighborhood.
Can you give another example of Recently?
She has recently started learning Spanish and is very excited about it.
What are synonyms for Recently?
Common alternatives include lately, newly, just, freshly, only just.
What is the opposite of Recently?
Opposite meanings include previously, formerly.
What words go with Recently?
It commonly pairs with recently discovered, recently created, recently published, recently updated.
What are common mistakes when using Recently?
Using 'recent' instead of 'recently' to describe an action. Placing 'recently' at the beginning of a sentence without proper context. Omitting the past tense when using 'recently' with a verb.
How do you pronounce Recently?
US: /["/ˈriːsntli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈriːsntli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Recently?
Use 'recently' to refer to events or changes that occurred in the past few days or weeks. It's not formal, so it's suitable for everyday conversations but avoid it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Recently?
"Recently" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.