Definition

In the past few days or weeks; not long ago.

Example

I recently started learning how to play the guitar.

Conversation

Have you watched that new series that came out recently?

Yeah, I binge-watched it over the weekend!

I heard it's really good, especially the last few episodes.

Definitely! I was surprised by how much I liked it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recently → It is formed from "recent" (from Latin "recens", meaning fresh or new) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "recently" means in a manner that is fresh or new, referring to something that has happened not long ago.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'fresh' ('recens') happening 'in a manner' ('-ly') — that's why recently means something that has just occurred.

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