### Definition
**[usually before noun]** Describes something that happened or started only a short time ago.
### Examples
- A relatively recent development.
- Recent studies suggest changing global patterns.
- His most recent work gained international attention.
> "Recent" refers to events, changes, or discoveries that are not far back in time.
### Notes on Usage
The adjective often appears before nouns such as *years, events, discoveries, trends,* and *history* to indicate proximity in time.
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**Author’s summary:** The word "recent" characterizes something that occurred or began a short while ago, emphasizing temporal closeness.
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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-30