Recently

/ˈriːsəntli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
At a time that is not long ago; not long before the present.
I recently visited the new art exhibition in town.
In the recent past.
She has recently taken up yoga to improve her health.
Not long ago; recently occurred.
The company recently launched a new product line.
In the short term; lately.
Recently, there has been a rise in online shopping.
A short time ago; just prior to now.
The weather has recently changed, and it's now much colder.

Etymology

From the word 'recent' + '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recently published
Something that has been made available to the public not long ago.
recently discovered
A finding that has been made known or uncovered in the short term.
recently updated
Refers to information or content that has been changed or improved not long ago.

Related Words

recent
Belonging to a time not long ago.
recentness
The quality of being recent.
recency
The fact of having occurred a short time ago.

Slang Meanings

Just happened
I heard he just got dumped.
Newly arrived
Check out my recently moved playlist!