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Synonyms for recently

Grammar : Adv
Spell : ree-suhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈri sənt

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Définition of recently

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin recentem (nominative recens) "lately done or made, new, fresh, young," from re- (see re-) + PIE root *ken- "fresh, new, young" (cf. Greek kainos "new;" Sanskrit kanina- "young;" Old Irish cetu- "first;" Old Church Slavonic načino "to begin," koni "beginning"). Related: Recently; recentness (1670s, but OED reports recency (1610s) was "Common in 19th c.").
  • adv currently
Example sentences :
  • There was Kekwick, and more recently poor McKinlay--all gone to their last account.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • A candle had recently been lighted, and it stood on the table near this man.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • All these, then recently installed, are mentioned by Rouquet.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • Recently so many things had arisen to distract her attention.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Hinde had recently been appointed editor of the Evening Herald.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • It was withheld for some time, and had only been recently exhibited.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Dick then called his attention to the apparent fact that it had been put there recently.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Researches in the direction of the apex have not been made recently.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 » by Various
  • Recently I went to the country where the Carthusians have taken refuge.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Chronic rheumatism had recently compelled him to retire from the service.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

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