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.
Exemplos
3 de 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?
Família de palavras
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
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
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
'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.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'I saw him recent' instead of the correct adverbial form 'I saw him recently'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Recent' folder on your computer or phone; it shows you the files you just finished working on.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'recens', which means fresh, young, or new.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The ______ floods have caused a lot of damage to the city.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: recent
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