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

  • (..) from their daytime hiding places. And one of those lights, slightly brighter than the rest, will be my wingtip passing over. Hi, Jason. My name is Kevin, and I recently lost my job. I wrote this song as sort of a statement about uncertainty and having a certain amount of anxiety about the future. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) You just don't want to be tied down with the whole responsibility thing? I don't know what originally sparked the backpack. Probably needed to be alone. Recently, I've been thinking that I needed to empty the backpack before I knew what to put back in it. -No! -I think we're out of gas. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air