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recent

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈriːsənt/

recent means: Happening or beginning only a short time ago.

adjective

NOT LONG AGOA2

Happening or beginning only a short time ago.

  • Have you heard the recent news?
  • Her recent work has received good reviews.
  • Prices have risen in recent months.

Similar words: new, latest

Opposites: old

Common phrases: recent news, recent years, recent events

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