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adv. short while ago: We recently went to the movie.
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recently not long ago, especially a few days, weeks, or months ago: • The President has recently returned from a tour of South America. • A new species of plant was recently discovered in Brazil. lately especially spoken during the recent past, especially during the weeks or days closest to now: • I’ve been really busy lately so I haven’t been out much. • There hasn’t been much in the news lately. just especially spoken a very short time ago, especially only a few minutes, hours, days, or weeks ago: • John’s just gone out. • They’ve just had a new baby. a short/little while ago especially spoken not long ago – often used when you are not sure exactly when: • That house was sold a short while ago. • I looked in on her a little while ago and she was fast asleep. the other day spoken recently, especially only a few days ago: • I met Lucy in town the other day. • You’ll never guess what happened to me the other day. freshly made, prepared, done etc not long ago – used especially about food and drink. Also used about things that have just been painted, washed, or dug: • freshly baked bread • freshly squeezed orange juice • The boat had been freshly painted. newly created, built, married etc not long ago: • the newly created position of Chief Designer • a newly married couple • their newly elected president
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