recently
/ˈɹiːsənt.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In the recent past — a short while ago.
Adverb
Examples
My recently published book about the life stories of recently-arrived immigrants.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
In the recent past — in recent times.
Adverb
Examples
I haven't been sleeping well recently.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “recently” mean?
In the recent past — a short while ago.
Is “recently” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.