Recent (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time; "a late development"; "their late quarrel"; "his recent trip to Africa"; "in recent months"; "a recent issue of the journal".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Late

Related Words

• Recency (noun)
• Recentness (noun)

Meaning ²

New; "recent graduates"; "a recent addition to the house"; "recent buds on the apple trees".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The company has hired several recent graduates to fill their entry-level positions.
• The new baby is a recent addition to the family and everyone is thrilled.
• The recent buds on the apple trees are a welcome sign of spring.
• The recent discovery of the ancient city has sparked a lot of interest among historians.
• The recent renovations to the house have really improved its value.

Related Words

• Recency (noun)
• Recentness (noun)