LATEST

Near the end of a period of time.

"It was late in the evening when we finally arrived."

Specifically, near the end of the day.

"It was getting late and I was tired."

(usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.

"Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin."

After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

"We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late."

Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.

"Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party."

Not long ago; just now.

The most recent thing, particularly information or news.

"Have you heard the latest?"