Word RECENT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

recent

🇺🇸 [ˈriːsənt]

Meanings

Something that has occurred or existed in the near past. Recent refers to events, changes, or developments that have happened within a short time frame. It can describe anything that is not distant in time.

Examples

• I read a recent article about climate change in the news.
• She moved into the area after a recent job relocation.
• The team has made recent improvements in their performance.

Synonyms

new • modern • contemporary

Antonyms

ancient • old • outdated