Recently Definition & Meaning
recently
- adverb
- in the recent past; "he was in Paris recently"; "lately the rules have been enforced"; "as late as yesterday she was fine"; "feeling better of late"; "the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also"
"Recently" in song lyrics
See how recently is used in real songs:
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"Bombing People Recently"
Beast 1333 — America -
"Prestidge elluded us, 'til recently"
Cormega f/ Large Professor — The Come Up -
"Hopin' they'll be seein' me, art I've created recently"
Cunninlynguists f/ Anetra, Mr. S.O.S. — Ain't No Way
Words that rhyme with recently
Usage tips for "recently"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "recently" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for recently to find words that pair well.
Use "recently" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does recently mean?
- in the recent past; "he was in Paris recently"; "lately the rules have been enforced"; "as late as yesterday she was fine"; "feeling better of late"; "the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also"
- What part of speech is recently?
- Recently is an adverb.