# latest

/ˈɫeɪtəst/ (US) · /lˈeɪtəst/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/latest
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. most recent

adjective · CEFR A2

the most recent or newest version of something.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. the most recent news

noun · CEFR B1

the newest information or news about a situation.

For teachers: 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'.

### 3. at the furthest time

adverb · CEFR B1

the furthest or last possible time that something can happen.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- Have you heard the latest about the new office?
- The reporter promised to provide the latest on the election results as soon as the votes were counted.
- 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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