Synonyms for

Recently

Verb / ˈri:sʌntli: / / ˈri:sʌnli: / Another word for recently — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adverb - at a recent time; lately

Synonyms & similar words

late latterly oflate lately lately freshly newly just latterly fresh modern up-to-date presently currently new late now freshly new newly latterly

Synonyms by register

Formal

lately newly just now

Informal

just a minute ago the other day

Literary

erewhile anon

Antonyms

long ago formerly previously in the past historically ages ago a long time ago

Common collocations

  • recently published
  • recently discovered
  • recently announced
  • recently acquired
  • recently passed
  • recently elected
  • recently updated

Word family

adjective recent
adverb recently

Usage note

Recently is an adverb indicating something happened not long ago. It is generally neutral in register and widely applicable.

Example sentences

  1. I recently learned how to ride a bike.
  2. The store recently got new products.
  3. We recently moved to a new house.
  4. My family recently went on vacation.
  5. I recently started playing soccer.

Quotes

  • The past is always tense, the future perfect.
  • The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.
  • The more we study the more we discover our ignorance.

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