recent

adjective
UK: /ˈriːsnt/
US: /ˈriːsnt/

  1. Having happened or been done not long ago.

    1. I read it in a recent newspaper. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has announced recent improvements in its operating profit. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to a time that is not long past.

    1. The weather has been quite recent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recent economic downturn affected many small businesses negatively. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

new latest fresh current
recent noun

  1. Happening lately or in the immediate past.

    1. Have you heard anything recent? [ ] [ ]
    2. I haven't received any recent news about their project's progression. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recent" in English means: Having happened or been done not long ago., Relating to a time that is not long past..

The phonetic transcription of "recent" is /ˈriːsnt/ in British English and /ˈriːsnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recent": new, latest, fresh, current.

Example usage of "recent": "I read it in a recent newspaper.". More examples on the page.