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adjective
1.
Up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date.  Synonym: up-to-the-minute.  "The very latest scientific discoveries"
2.
In the current fashion or style.  Synonyms: a la mode, in style, in vogue, modish.
noun
1.
The most recent news or development.


Late

adjective
(compar. later, or latter; superl. latest or last)
1.
Being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time.  "Late 18th century" , "A late movie" , "Took a late flight" , "Had a late breakfast"
2.
After the expected or usual time; delayed.  Synonyms: belated, tardy.  "I'm late for the plane" , "The train is late" , "Tardy children are sent to the principal" , "Always tardy in making dental appointments"
3.
Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time.  Synonym: recent.  "Their late quarrel" , "His recent trip to Africa" , "In recent months" , "A recent issue of the journal"
4.
Having died recently.
5.
Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages.
6.
At or toward an end or late period or stage of development.  Synonym: later.  "A later symptom of the disease" , "Later medical science could have saved the child"
7.
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past.  Synonyms: former, previous.  "Our late President is still very active" , "The previous occupant of the White House"



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