Having recently occupied a position or place, Not long past; happening not long ago; recent, Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; recently deceased, departed, or gone out of office, adverb_ Not long ago; lately, Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period, after the proper or available time; when the time or opportunity is past, noun_ Manner; behavior, A sound; voice, informal A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night