recent study — latest research
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutraloccasional
a piece of research or investigation that has been done or published not long ago.
Say it like a native
Textbook Investigative work conducted in the recent past indicates that sleep matters.
Native A recent study found that sleep matters.
'Investigative work conducted in the recent past' is padding; 'a recent study' is the standard opener.
Pattern: a recent study (shows/reports/found/etc.)
In use
- A recent study found that people who walk daily are healthier than those who don't.education
- According to a recent study, using smartphones before bed can negatively impact sleep quality.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ A recent study founded that sleep matters.
✓ A recent study found that sleep matters.
Past of 'find' is 'found'; 'founded' means established (e.g. a company).
Common collocations
a recent study— a recent study, according to a recent study, a recent study found, recent research
Don't confuse it
'Recent study' refers to new research, while 'old study' or 'previous study' refers to research from the past.