recent
Translation
recent
Examples
I read a recent article about it.
I read a recent article about it.
This is a recent photograph of her.
This is a recent photograph of her.
Grammar Patterns
((a recent noun)) happening or starting from a short time ago I read a recent article about it.
Similar Words
Synonyms: new, current, fresh; Antonyms: old, ancient, past
Etymology
From Latin 'recens' meaning 'fresh, new'. It's formed from 're-' (again) and a root related to being new.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-sent' - something that was just sent again, so it's new and fresh.