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- [ley-tist]
- /ˈleɪ tɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ley-tist]
- /ˈleɪ tɪst/
Definitions of latests word
- adjective latests most recent; current: latest fashions. 1
- abbreviation LATESTS last1 . 1
- noun latests the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc.: This is the latest in personal computers. 1
- idioms latests at the latest, not any later than (a specified time): Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest. 1
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Origin of latests
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 Latests
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
latests 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.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
latests usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for latests
noun latests
- tone — (Theobald) Wolfe, 1763–98, Irish nationalist and martyr for independence.
- look — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- trend — the general course or prevailing tendency; drift: trends in the teaching of foreign languages; the trend of events.
- pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
Antonyms for latests
noun latests
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- departure — Departure or a departure is the act of going away from somewhere.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
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