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adjective lat·est \ˈlā-təst\

Definition of latest

  1. 1 archaic :  last

  2. 2 :  most recent

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Examples of latest in a Sentence

  1. She's interested in all the latest fashions.

  2. He is the latest person to announce his resignation.

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First Known Use of latest

before 12th century

latest Synonyms

Synonyms
bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, lag, last, latter, rearmost, terminal, terminating, ultimate
Antonyms
beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting
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consequent, ensuing, eventual, following, succeeding; conclusive, crowning, decisive, definitive; farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, remotest; lowermost, lowest, nethermost; endmost, extreme, outermost, outmost, utmost; penultimate
Near Antonyms
eminent, premier, superior
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latest

noun lat·est

Definition of latest

  1. 1 :  the latest acceptable time —usually used in the phrase at the latest

  2. 2 :  something that is the most recent or currently fashionable the latest in diving techniques

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Examples of latest in a Sentence

  1. that skirt is the absolute latest!

First Known Use of latest

15th century

latest Synonyms

Synonyms
buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, fad, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, vogue
Related Words
nine days' wonder (also nine day wonder); new wave; crush, infatuation; fervor, passion; furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar; bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement; novelty, wrinkle; caprice, fancy, whim
Near Antonyms
classic, standard

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Definition of latest for English Language Learners

  • : most recent

latest

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Definition of latest for English Language Learners

  • : the last possible or acceptable time

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