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recently
recently
adverb re·cent·ly
: during the period of time that has just passed : not long ago
Full Definition of RECENTLY
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Examples of RECENTLY
- She recently graduated from college.
- I was going to paint the room white, but more recently I've been considering a light blue.
- I saw him recently for the first time in many years.
- Only recently did they decide to move.
- Until recently I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.
First Known Use of RECENTLY
1533
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