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1latest

adjective

: most recent

Full Definition of LATEST

1
archaic :  last
2
:  most recent
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First Known Use of LATEST

1588

Related to LATEST

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

Rhymes with LATEST

statist

2latest

noun

: the last possible or acceptable time

Full Definition of LATEST

1
:  the latest acceptable time —usually used in the phrase at the latest
2
:  something that is the most recent or currently fashionable <the latest in diving techniques>
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First Known Use of LATEST

1801

Related to LATEST

Synonyms
buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, fad, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, vogue

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. latest
  2. late
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