latest

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the most recent news or development

   have you heard the latest?

2. 2
   adj

   Last, final.

   Whiles the sad pang approching she does feele, / Brayes out her latest breath, and vp her eyes doth seele.

3. 3
   adj

   Most recent.

   Here is the latest news on the accident.

4. 4
   adv

   At the latest.

   Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM.

5. 5
   noun

   The most recent thing, particularly information or news.

   Have you heard the latest?

6. 6
   adj

   up to the immediate present

7. 7
   adj

   in the current fashion or style

8. 8
   adj

   superlative form of late: most late

Etymology

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