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recently

adv. time
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɹisənɫi// UK //ɹˈiːsəntli// re·cent·ly General-service

adv. not long ago. You use this to talk about things that happened in the near past.

adv. at a time in the near past; not long ago. Often used with the present perfect tense to indicate an action with current relevance.


SIMPLE

I have recently started a new job.

CONTEXTUAL

The local library recently updated its collection to include more digital audiobooks for members.

COMPLEX

While the theory was first proposed decades ago, it has only recently gained widespread acceptance among the scientific community due to new evidence.

Synonyms
Origin

From recent + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed at the end of a sentence or between the auxiliary verb and the main verb in perfect tenses.

Pitfall

I recently have seen himI have recently seen himIn the present perfect, the adverb usually sits after the auxiliary 'have' rather than before it.

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