The price of oil has risen sharply recently.
The price of oil has risen sharply recently.
English
recently
ˈrisəntli, ˈriː.sənt.li, ˈɹiːsəntli
Meaning: not long ago
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Example sentences
I recently bought a new car.
It troubles me that I have not heard from her recently.
It troubles me that I have not heard from her recently.
She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
New evidence has recently surfaced in the case.
New evidence has recently surfaced in the case.
Scientists recently discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
Scientists recently discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
She had some bad luck with her car recently.
She had some bad luck with her car recently.
The bus fare has increased recently, making it more expensive for commuters.
The bus fare has increased recently, making it more expensive for commuters.
The factory recently installed new agricultural machinery to increase production.
The factory recently installed new agricultural machinery to increase production.
Usage Notes
Refers to a time in the near past. Commonly used with the present perfect or past simple tense.
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