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latest

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɫeɪtəst// UK //lˈeɪtəst// lat·est Archaic General-service Literary

n. the most recent news or the newest version of something. You use this when you want to know what has just happened.

n. the most recent news, information, or development regarding a specific subject. Often functions as a nominalized adjective in phrases like 'the latest on'.


SIMPLE

Have you heard the latest about the new office?

CONTEXTUAL

The reporter promised to provide the latest on the election results as soon as the votes were counted.

COMPLEX

While the headlines focused on the scandal, the latest from the scientific community suggests a major breakthrough in renewable energy storage is imminent.

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Origin

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

Usage

Typically used with the definite article 'the' and often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'from'.

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