Search results
- DictionaryRe·cent/ˈrēs(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. having happened, begun, or been done not long ago or not long before; belonging to a past period of time comparatively close to the present: "his recent visit to Britain"
- 2. another term for Holocene
noun
- 1. the Holocene epoch.
3 days ago · (riːsənt ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A recent event or period of time happened only a short while ago. In the most recent attack one man was shot dead and two others were wounded. Sales have fallen by more than 75 percent in recent years. Synonyms: not long past, just gone, occurring recently More Synonyms of recent.
Definition of recent adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. recent. adjective. OPAL W. /ˈriːsnt/ [usually before noun] that happened or began only a short time ago. a recent study/report/survey. a recent event/development/discovery. The Prime Minister discussed the issue during his most recent visit to Poland.
Recent definition, of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc.: recent events; a recent trip. See more.
Recent definition: of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc.. See examples of RECENT used in a sentence.
Dictionary Meanings. Recent Definition. rēsənt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. adjective. Of a time just before the present. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Done, made, etc. just before the present time; modern; new. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
: happening or beginning not long ago. Recent events have brought attention to the problem. I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode. Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades/years. [+] more examples. RECENT meaning: happening or beginning not long ago.
B1. not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago: Have you seen any good films recently? Until very recently he worked as a teacher and he still shudders at the memories. Recently, I've been feeling a bit depressed. Synonyms. lately. latterly formal. Fewer examples.
