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RECENT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Recent.

How to pronounce recent:

US

Recent - as a noun

Approximately the last 10,000 years

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holoceneholocene epochrecent epoch

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)
late

Recent - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is RECENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
RECENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RECENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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