Definitions

1. adjective

happening or done not long ago; not past

“She’s been working here for only a few months, but she’s already made a name for herself as a talented artist, which is quite recent.”

2. noun

a recent event, development, or discovery

“The recent discovery of a new species of dinosaur has sparked a lot of interest in the field of paleontology.”

3. adverb

used to indicate the time when something happens or is done

“I’ve recently started taking a new yoga class and I’m really enjoying it.”

4. adv. (with ‘recently’)

used to indicate the time when something happens or is done

“I recently moved to a new apartment in the city.”