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- [ley-tist]
- /ˈleɪ tɪst/
- /ˈleɪtɪst/
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- [ley-tist]
- /ˈleɪ tɪst/
Definitions of latest word
- adjective latest occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring. 1
- adjective latest continued until after the usual time or hour; protracted: a late business meeting. 1
- adjective latest near or at the end of day or well into the night: a late hour. 1
- adjective latest belonging to the time just before the present moment; most recent: a late news bulletin. 1
- adjective latest immediately preceding the present one; former: the late attorney general. 1
- adjective latest recently deceased: the late Mr. Phipps. 1
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Origin of latest
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at late, -est1
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Parts of speech for Latest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
latest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for latest
adj latest
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- up-to-the-minute — extending to the present moment, as information, facts, or style: an up-to-the-minute news report.
noun latest
- vogue — something in fashion, as at a particular time: Short hairdos were the vogue in the twenties.
- tidbit — a delicate bit or morsel of food.
- fashionableness — The state of being fashionable; stylishness; elegance.
- faddism — a person following a fad or given to fads, as one who seeks and adheres briefly to a passing variety of unusual diets, beliefs, etc.
- fashion — a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc.: the latest fashion in dresses.
adjective latest
- newest — of recent origin, production, purchase, etc.; having but lately come or been brought into being: a new book.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- up-to-date — (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
- state-of-the-art — the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science.
- hottest — Superlative form of hot.
Antonyms for latest
adjective latest
- outdated — no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.
Top questions with latest
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