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at the latestno later than a particular time; by a specified time at the very end

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: no later than a particular time; by a specified time at the very end

Pronunciation (IPA): /æt ðə ˈleɪtɪst/

Example Sentences

  • You can sleep until noon at the latest, then we're going shopping whether you like it or not!
  • The pizza will arrive by 7 PM at the latest, or it's free according to their guarantee.
  • I need to leave for the airport by 3 AM at the latest to catch my flight.

at the latest

ADVERB

[/æt ðə ˈleɪtɪst/]

no later than a particular time; by a specified time at the very end

Submit your report by Friday 5 PM at the latest, or it won't be accepted.
💡 Concept

Submit your report by Friday 5 PM at the latest, or it won't be accepted.

With the straightest arrow, win the greatest prize at the latest!
🎵 Rhyme

With the straightest arrow, win the greatest prize at the latest!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/æt ðə ˈleɪtɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/æt ðə ˈleɪtɪst/

🌳Etymology

Rootlate
Suffix--est

🎵Rhyme

greateststraightest
greatest
straightest

🔗Collocations

by tomorrow at the latest
submit at the latest
arrive at the latest
finish at the latest
call me at the latest
by 5 PM at the latest

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

You can sleep until noon at the latest, then we're going shopping whether you like it or not!

The pizza will arrive by 7 PM at the latest, or it's free according to their guarantee.

I need to leave for the airport by 3 AM at the latest to catch my flight.

😄 Fun example

My mom said I can stay up until midnight at the latest, but she'll probably fall asleep first!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

byno later thanat the mostat mostby the deadline

Antonyms

at the earliestat minimumat least

Related

deadlinetime limitdue datefinal momentlast minute

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