Word
latest
Phoneticslat·est, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫeɪtəst/
UK/lˈeɪtəst/
Definitions
01most recent
A2 · Elementary
adj. the most recent or newest version of something.
adj. denoting the most recent in a series or the newest available version of a product or idea.
“Have you seen the latest movie in the series yet?”
“The latest research suggests that the previous assumptions about the planet's atmosphere were significantly flawed.”
02the most recent news
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the newest information or news about a situation.
n. the most recent information, news, or fashion trends; typically used with the definite article.
“I just got home—tell me the latest about the wedding plans.”
“Investors waited anxiously for the latest from the central bank regarding interest rate adjustments.”
Usage
Almost always used as 'the latest'.
Synonyms
03at the furthest time
B1 · Intermediate
adv. the furthest or last possible time that something can happen.
adv. the final possible point in time for an event or deadline; almost exclusively used in the phrase 'at the latest'.
“Please send me the report by Friday at the latest.”
“The shipment is expected to arrive on Tuesday afternoon, or Wednesday morning at the latest.”
Usage
Used in the fixed phrase 'at the latest' following a time or date.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “latest” in context.
Verb
01. catch the latest film
“We went to the cinema last night to catch the latest film.”
verb + adj + noun
02. get the latest version
“You should download the app again to get the latest version.”
verb + adj + noun
03. hear the latest news
“Have you heard the latest news about the company merger?”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. latest fashion trends
“She always follows the latest fashion trends from Paris.”
adj + noun
05. latest possible moment
“He waited until the latest possible moment to submit his application.”
adj + noun
Preposition
06. at the latest
“Please make sure you arrive by eight o'clock at the latest.”
prep + noun
Etymology
From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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