CEFR A2

recently

adverb

Meaning

Not long ago; in the near past.

Examples

She recently moved to a new city.
Have you seen the new park that opened recently?

Synonyms: lately, newly, just, a short while ago

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recently (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈriːsəntli/

Definition

Not long ago; in the near past.

Examples

She recently moved to a new city.
Have you seen the new park that opened recently?
He recently finished his studies at university.

Synonyms of recently

Words with a similar meaning to recently:

lately
newly
just
a short while ago

Antonyms of recently

Words with the opposite meaning to recently:

long ago
formerly

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