Latest

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪtɪst/

Definitions of latest

adjective referring to something that is the most recent or newest in a series or sequence

Example Sentences

A1 I bought the latest iPhone model.

A2 She always reads the latest fashion magazines.

B1 The company just released its latest financial report.

B2 I attended the latest exhibition at the art gallery.

C1 The scientist presented his latest research findings at the conference.

C2 The author's latest novel has received critical acclaim.

Examples of latest in a Sentence

formal The company just released its latest financial report to shareholders.

informal Have you seen the latest episode of that TV show everyone's talking about?

slang I can't believe the latest gossip going around school!

figurative His latest project is like a breath of fresh air in the art world.

Grammatical Forms of latest

• past tense: latested
• plural: latests
• comparative: later
• superlative: latest
• present tense: latest
• future tense: will latest
• perfect tense: have latested
• continuous tense: is latesting
• singular: latest
• positive degree: latest
• infinitive: to latest
• gerund: latesting
• participle: latested

Origin and Evolution of latest

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'latest' originated from the Middle English word 'laten', which means 'to delay' or 'to be late'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'latest' evolved to refer to the most recent or up-to-date information, rather than just being late or delayed.