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  1. What's the difference between "last" and "latest"?

    Aug 12, 2015 · The difference is in the future of the sentence. Last implies nothing else will follow. It's the last, and after this it is finished. Latest implies that it is the last to date, which means …

  2. “Newest” vs. “Latest” - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Apr 16, 2015 · In a case like “latest video” or “newest video”, which one is right? I have seen “newest” used on stackoverflow.com: According to the online dictionaries I checked, “latest” = …

  3. "at the latest" vs latest - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Nov 20, 2018 · He is not in bed but for his goodness he needs to go to bed latest at 10 o'clock. Q: I think in this sentence, it is correct to use "at the latest" instead of "latest". What is your opinion?

  4. grammar - How to say "second-latest" version? - English Language ...

    How can I say that Version 11 is the "second-latest" version? These work: the second-most-recent version the preceding version the previous version On the other hand, "the penultimate …

  5. Most recent revision; latest revision; or last revision?

    Jul 22, 2022 · Suppose someone finds an out-dated version. If it says "latest" or "most recent" revision it isn't actually true. It's misleading, so I suggest the factual Revision date without …

  6. meaning - in 3 months, for 3 months, for the last 3 months

    Mar 8, 2023 · Worth noting: The three options given in the question don’t necessarily mean the same thing. The first two are almost certainly equivalent, meaning that I receive a bill each …

  7. "Can you please" vs. "Could you please" [duplicate]

    Mar 10, 2013 · I heard using 'could' is for politeness. When I request something, should I say "Can you please" or "Could you please"? Does the latter sound over-polite and pretentious?

  8. Can "at least by" be used to mean "latest by"?

    Jan 25, 2017 · #1 is potentially ambiguous (for example, it might imply Even if you don't actually buy the book, can you at least return it by Feb?). #2 is ungrammatical. Most native speakers …

  9. word choice - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jun 24, 2015 · Both newest and latest can mean most recent. There is not much difference, in general. For example, Have you heard the latest news? means: Have you heard the most …

  10. grammar - 'In' the past few years Vs 'Over' the past few years ...

    Jun 13, 2014 · Which preposition goes better with the below statement? 1: In the past few years I have learnt a lot about super cars. 2: Over the past few years I have learnt a lot about super cars.