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

  • (..) In the back, buried in the garden, you'll find the body of Robert Paulsen. In the basement, you're gonna find some bathtubs that have been used very recently to make large quantities of nitroglycerin. I believe the plan is to blow up the headquarters of these credit card companies (..)
    1999 Fight Club
  • (..) - Tell him. Tell him the liberator who destroyed my property realigned my perceptions. I am listening. It's hard to know what to make of this. Have you recently made enemies who might have access to home-made dynamite? - Enemies? - Reject civilization, especially material possessions. (..)
    1999 Fight Club