latest

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪt.ɪst/
/ˈleɪt.ɪst/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The most recent thing, particularly information or news.

Example Sentences
  • Have you heard the latest?
Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Near the end of a period of time.

Example Sentences
  • It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.
2 Definition

Specifically, near the end of the day.

Example Sentences
  • It was getting late and I was tired.
3 Definition

(usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.

Example Sentences
  • Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.
4 Definition

Not arriving until after an expected time.

Example Sentences
  • Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late.
5 Definition

Not having had an expected menstrual period.

Example Sentences
  • I'm late, honey. Could you buy a test?
6 Definition

Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Often used with "the"; see usage notes.)

Example Sentences
  • Her late husband had left her well provided for.
7 Definition

Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; departed, or gone out of office.

Example Sentences
  • the late administration
8 Definition

Recent — relative to the noun it modifies.

9 Definition

Of a star or class of stars, cooler than the sun.

Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

Example Sentences
  • We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.
2 Definition

Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.

Example Sentences
  • Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.
3 Definition

Not long ago; just now.