New; being of late origin or existence. The ancients believed some parts of Egypt to be recent, and formed by the mud discharged into the sea by the Nile.

Late; modern; as great and worthy men ancient or recent.

Fresh; lately received; as recent news or intelligence.

Late; of late occurrence; as a recent event or transaction.

Fresh; not long dismissed, released or parted from; as Ulysses, recent from the storms.