latest.
superlative form of late: most late
Meaning & usage
superlative form of late: most late
Last, final.
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.
superlative form of late: most late
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.
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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