latest
ˈleɪtɪst
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Adjective

1.
timemost recent or up-to-date
  • She read the latest news online.
freshest newest
2.
fashionin the current fashion or style
  • She always wears the latest trends.
fashionable trendy
3.
innovationmost advanced in development
  • He bought the latest model of the smartphone..
cutting-edge state-of-the-art

Noun

news updateUKmost recent news or information people are talking aboutUK
  • Did you hear the latest about the election?
current events
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Expressions with latest

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no later than a specified time
Submit your report by Friday at the very latest.
something very popular or fashionable
That new phone is the latest thing in technology.
person recently won romantically or sexually
She introduced us to her latest conquest.
not after the specified time
Submit your assignment by Friday at the latest.
most recent and best
This phone is the latest and greatest model on the market.
most recent compiled version of a software program or digital application
Testers are checking for bugs in the latest build before release.

Origin of latest

English, late (recent) + -est (superlative)

Terms with latest included in their meaning

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lastadj.
time
most recent or latest in time
inform
provide the latest information to someone
update
become updated with the latest information
travel
latest time to leave a hotel room
trends
imitate the latest trends or styles
inform
tell someone the latest news or updates
information
stay informed about the latest trends
latest time
the latest possible time to do something

Examples of latest in a sentence

  • She always wears the latest fashion trends.
  • She bought the latest shoes from the collection.
  • His outfit is always the latest in fashion.
  • The latest software update fixed many bugs.
  • What's the latest on the company merger?
  • Everyone was eager to hear the latest from the courtroom.

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  1. French:dernier, les dernières nouvelles, ...
  2. German:neueste, Neueste, ...
  3. Italian:ultimo, ultime, ...
  4. Spanish:último, lo último, ...
  5. Portuguese:último, as últimas, ...
  6. Chinese:最新的, 最新消息, ...
  7. Japanese:最新の, 最新情報, ...
  8. Arabic:أَحْدَث, آخِر الأَخْبار, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַדְכָּנִי, חֲדָשׁוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:последний, последние новости, ...
  11. Ukrainian:останній, останні новини, ...
  12. Hindi:नवीनतम, ताज़ा खबर, ...
late
leɪt

Definition of late - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
delayednot arriving until after an expected time
  • She was late for the meeting.
belated tardy
2.
timenear the end of a period of time
  • The late 19th century saw many inventions.
concluding final

Adverb

1.
delay timingafter the expected or usual time
  • She arrived late to the meeting.
belatedly tardily
2.
final phasetoward the end of a period
  • She works late into the night..
belatedly tardily
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Expressions with late

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plant blooming later in the season
The garden had many late bloomers, adding color in autumn.
arriving late in a way seen as stylish or acceptable
She arrived fashionably late to the party.
near the end of the day
They finished the project late in the day.
doing something late is better than not doing it
He finally apologized, better late than never.
at any time, action can still be taken
It's never too late to learn a new skill.
occurring too late to affect the outcome
His apology was late in the game.

Origin of late

Latin, latus (wide)

Examples of late in a sentence

  • His late arrival caused a delay in the schedule.
  • She arrived in the late afternoon.
  • The late stages of the project were challenging.
  • The late Dr. Jones was a pioneer in his field.
  • Tributes were paid to the late artist at the gallery.
  • Her period was late this month, causing concern.

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  1. French:en retard, tardivement, ...
  2. German:zu spät, spät, ...
  3. Italian:in ritardo, tardi, ...
  4. Spanish:tarde, con retraso, ...
  5. Portuguese:atrasado, tarde, ...
  6. Chinese:迟到的, 晚, ...
  7. Japanese:遅刻した, 遅れて, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَأَخِّر, مُتَأَخِّرًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאַחֵר, מְאֻחָר, ...
  10. Russian:опоздавший, поздно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запізнілий, пізно, ...
  12. Hindi:विलंबित, विलंब से, ...

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