Most recent: meaning, definitions and examples
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most recent
[ ˈməʊst ˈriːs(ə)nt ]
describing the latest occurrence
Most recent refers to the latest or most up-to-date event, situation, or information.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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most recent |
Used when referring to something that happened or was published very close to the present time.
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latest |
Used for the most recent in a series of things, often implies something new and updated.
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newest |
Indicates something that has been recently created, bought, or introduced.
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current |
Refers to the present time or the time period now occurring.
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Examples of usage
- What is your most recent project?
- She gave us the most recent updates on the situation.
a past event that occurred closest to the present time
Most recent can also be used as a noun to refer to the event that happened most recently in the past.
Synonyms
latest event, most recent happening.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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most recent |
Use this phrase in situations where you want to emphasize the nearness in time of an occurrence. It is often used in news, updates, or discussions to highlight the timeliness of information.
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latest event |
This phrase is appropriate when referring to a specific event that has just occurred. It is often used in conversations or reports about ongoing or recurring activities.
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most recent happening |
Similar to 'most recent,' but with a slightly more casual tone. It is suitable for informal conversations and situations where the emphasis is still on the recency of the event or occurrence.
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Examples of usage
- The most recent in a series of events was the meeting last week.
Translations
Translations of the word "most recent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais recente
🇮🇳 सबसे हाल का (sabse haal ka)
🇩🇪 neueste
🇮🇩 terbaru
🇺🇦 найновіший
🇵🇱 najnowszy
🇯🇵 最新の (saishin no)
🇫🇷 le plus récent
🇪🇸 más reciente
🇹🇷 en son
🇰🇷 가장 최근의 (gajang choegun-ui)
🇸🇦 الأحدث (al-ahdath)
🇨🇿 nejnovější
🇸🇰 najnovší
🇨🇳 最新的 (zuì xīn de)
🇸🇮 najbolj svež
🇮🇸 nýjasta
🇰🇿 ең соңғы
🇬🇪 უახლესი (uakhlisi)
🇦🇿 ən son
🇲🇽 más reciente
Etymology
The term 'most recent' originated from the early 19th century, combining the superlative 'most' with 'recent,' which comes from the Latin 'recentem' meaning 'fresh' or 'new.' Over time, it has become a common phrase in English to indicate the latest or most current occurrence.