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- Dictionarycur·rent/ˈkərənt/
adjective
- 1. belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now: "keep abreast of current events" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement: "ocean currents" Similar
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The meaning of CURRENT is occurring in or existing at the present time. How to use current in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Current.
CURRENT definition: 1. of the present time: 2. a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction: 3…. Learn more.
CURRENT meaning: 1. of the present time: 2. a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction: 3…. Learn more.
Expressions like "staying current" or "keeping up with current events" show a need or desire to know what's popular, important, or relevant now. As a noun, a current can be a flow of water, electricity, or ideas.
Current definition: passing in time; belonging to the time actually passing. See examples of CURRENT used in a sentence.
Current means happening, being used, or being done at the present time. The current situation is very different to that in 1990. He plans to repeal a number of current policies. When asked for your views about your current job, on no account must you be negative.
1. A steady, smooth onward flow or movement: a current of air from a fan; a current of spoken words. See Synonyms at flow. 2. The part of a body of liquid or gas that has a continuous onward movement: rowed out into the river's swift current. 3. A general tendency, movement, or course. See Synonyms at tendency. 4. Symbol IElectricity. a.