recent
Describes something that happened, began, or existed a short time ago. It is used to talk about events or things that are fresh and close to the present moment.
Beispiele
3 von 5I watched a recent interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.
I watched a newly released interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.
The government has implemented several recent changes to the tax law.
The government has put into place several new changes to the tax law.
Have you seen any recent photos of her kids?
Have you seen any new or current photos of her kids?
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'Recent' folder on your computer or phone; it shows you the files you just finished working on.
Schnelles Quiz
The ______ floods have caused a lot of damage to the city.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: recent
Beispiele
I watched a recent interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.
everydayI watched a newly released interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.
The government has implemented several recent changes to the tax law.
formalThe government has put into place several new changes to the tax law.
Have you seen any recent photos of her kids?
informalHave you seen any new or current photos of her kids?
Recent research indicates a strong link between diet and mental health.
academicCurrent research shows a strong connection between diet and mental health.
Please refer to the most recent version of the contract for the final terms.
businessPlease look at the latest version of the contract for the final terms.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
in recent years
during the last few years
until recently
up to a short time ago
most recent
the very last or newest one
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Last' refers to the final item in a series or the one immediately before now, while 'recent' refers to anything in the near past.
'Late' means behind schedule or deceased, whereas 'recent' means having happened a short time ago.
Nutzungshinweise
The word 'recent' is almost always used as an adjective before a noun. To describe an action that happened a short time ago, use the adverb 'recently' instead.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often say 'I saw him recent' instead of the correct adverbial form 'I saw him recently'.
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'Recent' folder on your computer or phone; it shows you the files you just finished working on.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin word 'recens', which means fresh, young, or new.
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The ______ floods have caused a lot of damage to the city.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: recent
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unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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