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latest.

superlative form of late: most late

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈleɪ.tɪst/UK, US
  1. superlative form of late: most late

    form-of · superlative
  2. Last, final.

    archaic · poetic
  3. 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.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late. Doublet of last.

adv/ˈleɪ.tɪst/UK, US
  1. superlative form of late: most late

    form-of · superlative
  2. At the latest.

    Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late. Doublet of last.

noun/ˈleɪ.tɪst/UK, US
  1. The most recent thing, particularly information or news.

    Have you heard the latest?
    What's the latest on the demonstrations in New York?
Where this word comes from

From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late. Doublet of last.

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