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recenthappening or beginning not long ago; belonging to a past period of time that is close to the present

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: happening or beginning not long ago; belonging to a past period of time that is close to the present

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːsnt/

Korean meaning: 최근의, 근래의

Korean pronunciation: 리-센트 (강세: 리)

Example Sentences

  • My recent attempt at cooking ended with the fire department visiting.
  • Recent research shows that chocolate is actually a vegetable.
  • The recent changes in the curriculum have improved students' performance.

recent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈriːsnt//

happening or beginning not long ago; belonging to a past period of time that is close to the present

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💡 Concept

happening or beginning not long ago; belonging to a past period of time that is close to the present

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recent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Recent results show decent growth - ninety percent!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈriːsnt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈriːsnt/

🌳Etymology

Rootrecen-
Suffix--t

Origin

라틴어 'recens'에서 유래했으며, 원래 '신선한, 새로운'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 마치 갓 구운 빵처럼 '따끈따끈한' 새로움을 표현하는 단어였죠.

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🎵Rhyme

decentpercentconsent
decent
percent
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My recent attempt at cooking ended with the fire department visiting.

😄 Fun example

Recent research shows that chocolate is actually a vegetable.

The recent changes in the curriculum have improved students' performance.

She's a recent arrival to our town.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

latestcurrentnewfreshmodern

Antonyms

oldancientpast

Related

recentlylatelycontemporaryup-to-date