adjective🔗ShareHaving happened a short while ago."My sister got a new job at the bakery; it's a recent development. "timehistoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUp-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated."My sister's recent fashion choices are very stylish. "timenowageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called."I met three recent graduates at the conference."timenowessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareParticularly in geology, palaeontology, and astronomy: having occurred a relatively short time ago, but still potentially thousands or even millions of years ago."The recent discovery of a dinosaur footprint in our local park suggests the area was once home to prehistoric animals. "geologyastronomytimeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(capitalised as "Recent") Of the Holocene, particularly pre-21st century."The recent history of our family farm shows a significant shift in agricultural practices. "geologytimehistoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading