RECENT definition: of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc.. See examples of recent used in a sentence.

RECENT definition: 1. happening or starting from a short time ago: 2. happening or starting from a short time ago…. Learn more.

A recent event or period of time happened only a short while ago. In the most recent attack, one man was shot dead and two others were wounded.

Define recent. recent synonyms, recent pronunciation, recent translation, English dictionary definition of recent. adj. 1. Of, belonging to, or occurring at a time immediately before the present.

Adjective recent (comparative more recent, superlative most recent) Having happened a short while ago.

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Recent definition: Of, belonging to, or occurring at a time immediately before the present.

Recent is an adjective that describes something that happened or existed not long ago. It's used to refer to events, things, or developments that are relatively new in time, but the specific timeframe can vary depending on the context.

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spread, spreading to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed by out ). Synonyms: expand, unroll, unfold to stretch out or unfurl in the air, as folded wings, a flag, etc. (often followed by out ).