recently

re·cent·ly

adv

Definition of RECENTLY

: during a recent period of time : lately

Examples of RECENTLY

1. She recently graduated from college.
2. I was going to paint the room white, but more recently I've been considering a light blue.
3. I saw him recently for the first time in many years.
4. Only recently did they decide to move.
5. Until recently I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.

First Known Use of RECENTLY

1533

Related to RECENTLY

Synonyms: freshly, just, late, lately, new, now, only, newly

Antonyms: anciently

Related Words: latterly

Near Antonyms: ago, before, earlier, early, erstwhile, formerly, previously; heretofore, hitherto

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