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Latest

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈleɪtɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈleɪtɪst/"]/

Meaning of Latest

the most recent or newest

Latest in a sentence

• the latest craze/fashion/trend
• his **latest book/film/album**
• the **latest polls/reports**
• Have you heard the **latest news**?
• the **latest** unemployment **figures**
• The government declined to comment on the **latest developments**.
• the **latest version** of the software
• The latest round of talks was productive.
• She always wears the latest fashions.
• The latest unemployment figures are not good news for the government.

How to use Latest

Use 'latest' for things like news updates or new products. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

latest + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'late' - if something is 'latest', it's the last news 'on time'.

Related words

Collocations with Latest

• latest news
• latest trends
• latest updates
• latest technology
• latest developments

Synonyms for Latest

• newest
• most recent
• up-to-date
• modern
• current

Opposites of Latest

• earliest
• oldest

Common mistakes with Latest

• 'Latest' is often confused with 'last' - 'last' refers to the final item in a series.
• Using 'latest' when the context isn't about time, like emotions.
• Incorrectly pairing 'latest' with the wrong noun, e.g., saying 'latest newses'.

Frequently asked questions about Latest

What does Latest mean?

the most recent or newest

How do you use Latest in a sentence?

the latest craze/fashion/trend

Can you give another example of Latest?

his **latest book/film/album**

What are synonyms for Latest?

Common alternatives include newest, most recent, up-to-date, modern, current.

What is the opposite of Latest?

Opposite meanings include earliest, oldest.

What words go with Latest?

It commonly pairs with latest news, latest trends, latest updates, latest technology, latest developments.

What are common mistakes when using Latest?

'Latest' is often confused with 'last' - 'last' refers to the final item in a series. Using 'latest' when the context isn't about time, like emotions. Incorrectly pairing 'latest' with the wrong noun, e.g., saying 'latest newses'.

How do you pronounce Latest?

US: /["/ˈleɪtɪst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈleɪtɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Latest?

Use 'latest' for things like news updates or new products. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Latest?

"Latest" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.