Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Recent.
How to pronounce recent:
US
Recent - as a noun
Recent - as an adjective satellite
New
Example: "Recent graduates"
Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
Example: "A late development"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
late4Recent - as an adjective
Having happened a short while ago.
Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.
Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called.
Example: "I met three recent graduates at the conference."
Particularly in geology, palaeontology, and astronomy: having occurred a relatively short time ago, but still potentially thousands or even millions of years ago.
(capitalised as "recent") of the holocene, particularly pre-21st century.
Example Sentences
"I saw him at a recent conference."
"She showed me her recent paintings."
"The company announced their recent acquisition."
"In recent years, the population has grown rapidly."
"He has been dealing with a recent loss in the family."
Word Game Points
Is RECENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is RECENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is RECENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
