Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Recent”
Happening or done a short time ago, not far in past.
Word Family of Recent
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Recent news shows improvement. A2
- In recent months, much has changed. B1
- Recent studies indicate a new trend. B1
Word Form Patterns for Recent
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: recent → recently.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Recent
Wrong: In the recent time.
Correct: Recently or in recent times.
Use 'recently' (adverb) or 'recent times' (noun phrase).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Recent
What are the word forms of “recent”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “recent”?
“recent” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.