Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Latest

adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    superlative form of late: most late form-of, superlative
  2. 2
    Last, final. archaic, poetic

    "Whiles the sad pang approching she does feele, / Brayes out her latest breath, and vp her eyes doth seele."

  3. 3
    Most recent.

    "Here is the latest news on the accident."

Adjective
  1. 1
    up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date wordnet
  2. 2
    in the current fashion or style wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    superlative form of late: most late form-of, superlative
  2. 2
    At the latest.

    "Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM."

Noun
  1. 1
    The most recent thing, particularly information or news.

    "Have you heard the latest?"

  2. 2
    the most recent news or development wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

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

See also for "latest"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: latest