Cool MateLatest
UK /["/ˈleɪtɪst/"]/US /["/ˈleɪtɪst/"]/
Definition
the most recent or newest
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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'.
Collocations
- latest news
- latest trends
- latest updates
- latest technology
- latest developments
Synonyms
- newest
- most recent
- up-to-date
- modern
- current
Antonyms
- earliest
- oldest
Common mistakes
- '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'.