re‧cent‧ly S1 W1 / ris ə ntli / 副词

not long ago :

He has recently been promoted to Assistant Manager.

a recently published biography

Jerry lived in Cairo until quite recently .

More recently , he’s appeared in a number of British films.

THESAURUS

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