latest

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈleɪtəst/ UK /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ See IPA manual

Freq #2733

Meanings

1

adj
Most recent; newest.

Here is the latest news on the accident.
2

noun
The most recent news, information, or thing.

Have you heard the latest about their wedding?

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Synonyms

1 adj · most recent; newest. up-to-the-minute

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Derived forms latestly

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Phrases (1)

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latest news
the most recent information currently available

Adjective + noun

Etymology

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

lateste Middle English latost Old English

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