recently
UK: ˈriːsntli | US: ˈriːsntli
adv. at a time not long ago; in the near past
adv. (in extended use) in a fresh or modern manner
The word "recently" derives from the Latin recentem (nominative recens), meaning "fresh, new, or young." The root recent entered English via Middle French récent in the late 16th century, retaining its core sense of temporal newness. The suffix -ly, of Old English origin, transforms adjectives into adverbs, here indicating "in a recent manner." The word’s evolution reflects a straightforward compounding of Latin-derived recent with Germanic -ly, showcasing English’s hybrid lexical structure.
She recently moved to a new apartment downtown.
The book was published recently and has already become a bestseller.
Have you seen any good movies recently?
The company recently announced plans to expand its operations.
He recently started learning to play the guitar.