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Recent Prefix

Definition

The term "recent" serves as a prefix in language and is used to indicate something that has happened or appeared in the near past or comparatively later than another occurrence.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun: recentness
  • Adjective: recent
  • Adverb: recently

Senses

Noun: Recentness

1. The quality or state of being recent.

Example sentence: The recentness of the scientific breakthrough made it highly significant.

Adjective: Recent

1. Happening, coming, or having taken place not long ago; not distant in time.

Example sentence: I read a recent article about climate change that alarmed me.

2. Newly made or acquired.

Example sentence: Peter proudly showed off his recent purchase, a brand-new car.

Adverb: Recently

1. In the near past; not long ago.

Example sentence: Jane visited her grandparents recently.

2. Lately; until this time.

Example sentence: Have you seen Matt recently?

Usage

The recent prefix is commonly used in various fields such as science, literature, technology, and everyday conversations.

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