A2 adjective Neutro #480 mais comum

recent

/ˈriː.sənt/

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.

Exemplos

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1

I watched a recent interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

I watched a newly released interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

2

The government has implemented several recent changes to the tax law.

The government has put into place several new changes to the tax law.

3

Have you seen any recent photos of her kids?

Have you seen any new or current photos of her kids?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
recency
Advérbio
recently
Adjetivo
recent
Relacionado
recentness
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Recent' folder on your computer or phone; it shows you the files you just finished working on.

Quiz rápido

The ______ floods have caused a lot of damage to the city.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: recent

Exemplos

1

I watched a recent interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

everyday

I watched a newly released interview with my favorite actor on YouTube.

2

The government has implemented several recent changes to the tax law.

formal

The government has put into place several new changes to the tax law.

3

Have you seen any recent photos of her kids?

informal

Have you seen any new or current photos of her kids?

4

Recent research indicates a strong link between diet and mental health.

academic

Current research shows a strong connection between diet and mental health.

5

Please refer to the most recent version of the contract for the final terms.

business

Please look at the latest version of the contract for the final terms.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
recency
Advérbio
recently
Adjetivo
recent
Relacionado
recentness

Colocações comuns

recent events things that happened lately
recent years the last few years
recent history the history of the very near past
recent news information that was just released
recent developments new changes or progress in a situation

Frases Comuns

in recent years

during the last few years

until recently

up to a short time ago

most recent

the very last or newest one

Frequentemente confundido com

recent vs last

'Last' refers to the final item in a series or the one immediately before now, while 'recent' refers to anything in the near past.

recent vs late

'Late' means behind schedule or deceased, whereas 'recent' means having happened a short time ago.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I saw him recent' instead of the correct adverbial form 'I saw him recently'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Recent' folder on your computer or phone; it shows you the files you just finished working on.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'recens', which means fresh, young, or new.

Padrões gramaticais

Usually placed before a noun (attributive use). Does not usually take 'more' or 'most' unless comparing degrees of closeness to the present.

Quiz rápido

The ______ floods have caused a lot of damage to the city.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: recent

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