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Definition of latest

adjective:

• up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date; "the news is up-to-the-minute", "the very latest scientific discoveries". Synonyms: up-to-the-minute.
• in the current fashion or style. Synonyms: a la mode, in style, in vogue, modish.
• being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time; "late evening", "late 18th century", "a late movie", "took a late flight", "had a late breakfast". Synonyms: late. Antonyms: early, middle.
• after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated birthday card", "I'm late for the plane", "the train is late", "tardy children are sent to the principal", "always tardy in making dental appointments". Synonyms: belated, late, tardy.
• of the immediate past or just previous to the present time; "a late development", "their late quarrel", "his recent trip to Africa", "in recent months", "a recent issue of the journal". Synonyms: late, recent.
• having died recently; "her late husband". Synonyms: late.
• of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages; "Late Greek". Synonyms: late. Antonyms: early, middle.
• at or toward an end or late period or stage of development; "the late phase of feudalism", "a later symptom of the disease", "later medical science could have saved the child". Synonyms: late, later. Antonyms: early.
• (used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the former president", "our late President is still very active", "the previous occupant of the White House". Synonyms: former, late, previous.

noun:

• the most recent news or development; "have you heard the latest?".

Words nearby

latent, lates.

Rhymes with

greatest.