recently

Definition

  • adverb: during the period of time that has just passed
  • adverb: during a 'recent' period of time
  • synonyms: newly, lately, freshly

Examples

  • I was going to paint the room white, but more 'recently' I've been considering a light blue.

  • Until 'recently' I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.

  • I saw him 'recently' for the first time in many years.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) How would you like a term in prison? Well, I haven't been seeing him. So get your facts straight and get off my back! So... if I told you Tarr had recently arrived in Paris, would you be surprised? No, nothing would surprise me about Ricki Tarr. And if I told you we happen to know (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
  • (..) - Hm? I need you to do something for me. I'd like you to go to the Circus. 'Ln the cabinet at the duty officers' station 'are records of staff recently retired. 'I'd like photographs of them 'and of the diagram of the Circus's reorganisation under Percy Alleline, 'along with a list of all payments (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy