Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A short time ago, often during the days, weeks, or months preceding the present or a specific point in time.
Recently
/ˈriːsəntli/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
I recently moved to a new city.Have you seen any good movies recently?
Etymology:
The word recently originates from the Middle English word recent, derived from Latin recentem, meaning fresh or new. It evolved to denote events or occurrences not long past.
Usage Statistics:
126 mentions per 1 million words 
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