How to pronounce the word 'recent' and what is its meaning?
recent
noun, adjective
How to pronounce recent?
The word recent sounds like re-cent
/'ricənt/
What is the definition of recent?
nounapproximately the last 10,000 years
adjectiveof the immediate past or just previous to the present time
Examples
- his recent trip to Africa
- in recent months
- a recent issue of the journal
adjectivenew
Examples
- recent graduates
- a recent addition to the house
- recent buds on the apple trees
What is the definition of 'recent'?
- Recent means having happened, begun, or been done not long ago; belonging to a past period of time that is only a short time ago.
What is the synonym of 'recent'?
- Current
- Up-to-date
- Modern
- Contemporary
What is the antonym of 'recent'?
- Old
- Outdated
- Antique
- Obsolete
How is 'recent' used in a sentence?
- I read a book about recent developments in technology.
- The incident is still fresh in my mind as it happened quite recently.
- She moved to a new city in the recent past.
What are the related words to 'recent'?
- New
- Fresh
- Up-to-the-minute
- Novel
- Late
Is 'recent' an adjective or a noun?
- 'Recent' is an adjective.
Can you give me an example of a comparative and superlative form of 'recent'?
- Comparative: more recent
- Superlative: most recent
What is the origin of the word 'recent'?
- The word 'recent' originated from the Latin word 'recens' meaning 'new, fresh'.
What is the opposite meaning of 'recent'?
- The opposite meaning of 'recent' is 'distant' or 'remote'.
What is the adverb form of 'recent'?
- The adverb form of 'recent' is 'recently'.
