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Meaning of the word recent in English

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recent

US /ˈriː.sənt/
UK /ˈriː.sənt/
"recent" picture

Adjective

1.

having happened, begun, or been done only a short time ago; not long past.

Example:
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I read a recent article about climate change.
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Her recent work shows great improvement.
Synonym:
newfreshcurrentlatestup-to-date
Synonym:
oldancientpastformerprevious
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