Word RECENTLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

recently

🇺🇸 [ˈriːsəntli]

Meanings

In the near past, or not long ago. Recently is used to describe actions or events that have happened shortly before the present moment. It helps to indicate that something is fresh or up-to-date.

Examples

• I recently finished reading that book you recommended.
• She recently moved into a new apartment.
• The company recently launched a new product line.

Synonyms

lately • just • in the past few days

Antonyms

formerly • long ago • previously