recently

/ˈriːsəntli/ adverb A2 Neutral

Time

Meaning

Not long ago; a short time ago.

💡 Use "recently" to talk about something that happened not long ago.

Example Sentences

I recently bought a new book from the store .

I recently bought a new phone for my work .

I recently started a new job near my house .

Word in Context

I recently bought a small plant for my desk . It has green leaves and small white flowers . I water it every two days and I put it near the window so it gets light .

Common Phrases

recently + verb recently + past tense

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