latest
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈleɪ.tɪst/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late. Doublet of last.
- superlative form of late: most late
- Last, final.
“Whiles the sad pang approching she does feele, / Brayes out her latest breath, and vp her eyes doth seele.”
- Most recent.
“Here is the latest news on the accident.”
“My latest album, which is being published next week, is even better than my last one.”
adv
Etymology: From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late. Doublet of last.
- superlative form of late: most late
- At the latest.
“Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM.”
noun
Etymology: From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late. Doublet of last.
- The most recent thing, particularly information or news.
“Have you heard the latest?”
“What's the latest on the demonstrations in New York?”