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recent

n.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɹisənt// UK //ɹˈiːsənt// re·cent Archaic General-service

n. happening or starting only a short time ago. You use this to talk about things that are new or fresh.

n. having happened, begun, or been done only a short time ago or lately. In its attributive use, it describes events or states that belong to the immediate past.


SIMPLE

I saw a recent movie at the cinema last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's recent success is due to a change in their marketing strategy.

COMPLEX

Despite recent advancements in renewable energy technology, the global economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels for industrial production.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as an adjective before a noun; the related adverb 'recently' is used to modify verbs or entire sentences.

Pitfall

I have seen him recentI have seen him recentlyLearners often use the adjective 'recent' where the adverb 'recently' is required to modify a verb.

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