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recently

/ˈriːsntli/
English Definition
adv. not long ago
中文释义
最近，近来
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recent(Recent)+ly(Adv.)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “recently”?

  1. A Very generous or rich
  2. B To combine into a single, stronger whole.
  3. C Not long ago
  4. D Penalty; approval; authorize
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C — Not long ago. “recently” means not long ago.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not long ago”?

  1. A consolidate
  2. B recently
  3. C lavish
  4. D sanction
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B — recently. “recently” means not long ago.

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Common questions about “recently”

What does “recently” mean?

recently — not long ago. In Chinese: 最近，近来.

How do you pronounce “recently”?

recently is pronounced /ˈriːsntli/.

Is “recently” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. recently is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “recently”?

recent(Recent)+ly(Adv.)

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