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Latest Definition & Meaning

latest
adjective
  1. up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to- date; "the news is up-to-the-minute"; "the very latest scientific discoveries"
  2. in the current fashion or style
noun
  1. the most recent news or development; "have you heard the latest?"

"Latest" in song lyrics

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  • "Above the Law is always funky fresh and we will never be the latest"
    Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Just Kickin' Lyrics
  • "I'm the latest"
    Afroman — Mississippi
  • "On the latest"
    A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — What Cha Gonna Do *

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Frequently asked questions

What does latest mean?
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to- date; "the news is up-to-the-minute"; "the very latest scientific discoveries" in the current fashion or style the most recent news or development; "have you heard the latest?"
What part of speech is latest?
Latest is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does latest have?
Latest has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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