Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recent
adjective
/ˈriː.sənt/
Definition
having happened or started not long ago; modern or contemporary.
Examples
- The recent news about the weather was surprising.
- She made a recent discovery that could change the field.
- Recent studies show an increase in renewable energy use.
Meaning
Recent refers to something that has occurred or been created in the near past. It is often used to describe events, developments, or changes that are new or within a short timeframe.
Synonyms
- new
- fresh
- current
- latest
- modern
