latest Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the most recent news or development
   
   • have you heard the latest?
2. adjective satellite up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
   up-to-the-minute.
   
   • the news is up-to-the-minute
   • the very latest scientific discoveries
3. adjective satellite in the current fashion or style
   in vogue; in style; a la mode; modish.
   
4. adjective being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
   late.
   
   • late evening
   • late 18th century
   • a late movie
   • took a late flight
   • had a late breakfast
5. adjective satellite after the expected or usual time; delayed
   late; tardy; belated.
   
   • a belated birthday card
   • I'm late for the plane
   • the train is late
   • tardy children are sent to the principal
   • always tardy in making dental appointments
6. adjective satellite of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
   late; recent.
   
   • a late development
   • their late quarrel
   • his recent trip to Africa
   • in recent months
   • a recent issue of the journal
7. adjective satellite having died recently
   late.
   
   • her late husband
8. adjective of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages
   late.
   
   • Late Greek
9. adjective at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
   late; later.
   
   • the late phase of feudalism
   • a later symptom of the disease
   • later medical science could have saved the child
10. adjective satellite (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
    late; former; previous.
    
    • the former president
    • our late President is still very active
    • the previous occupant of the White House

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