latest
word · lemma: late
/ˈɫeɪtəst/
LAY-tist
/lˈeɪtəst/
LAY-tist
Definition
The most recent or newest in time, order, or version. It is often used for news, updates, products, or the newest point in a series.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears before a noun: 'the latest news', 'the latest version'. It can also stand alone: 'What’s the latest?' meaning the newest information. Don't confuse it with 'late', which usually means 'not on time'.
Spanish: último - más recientePortuguese (BR): último - mais recentePortuguese (PT): último - mais recenteChinese (Simplified): 最新的 - 最近的Chinese (Traditional): 最新的 - 最近的Hindi: नवीनतम - सबसे हाल काArabic: الأحدث - الأخيرBengali: সর্বশেষ - নতুনতমRussian: последний - новейшийJapanese: 最新Vietnamese: mới nhấtKorean: 최신Turkish: en son - en yeniUrdu: تازہ ترین - جدید ترینIndonesian: terbaru
Example Sentences
This is the latest version of the app.
basic
Have you seen the latest news?
basic
Her latest book is very popular.
basic
What’s the latest on the project?
natural
I’m using the latest update, so it should work now.
natural
He always buys the latest phone as soon as it comes out.
natural