a. [ L. recens, -entis: cf. F. récent. ] 1. Of late origin, existence, or occurrence; lately come; not of remote date, antiquated style, or the like; not already known, familiar, worn out, trite, etc.; fresh; novel; new; modern; as, recent news. [ 1913 Webster ]
The ancients were of opinion, that a considerable portion of that country [ Egypt ] was recent, and formed out of the mud discharged into the neighboring sea by the Nile. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Geol.) Of or pertaining to the present or existing epoch; as, recent shells. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adv) in the recent past, Syn.late, of late, lately, latterly, Example: he was in Paris recently; lately the rules have been enforced; as late as yesterday she was fine; feeling better of late; the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also
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High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
