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   Cur·rent

   /ˈkərənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now: "keep abreast of current events" Similar contemporarypresent-daypresentcontemporaneousongoingtopicalin the newslivealivehappeningburningmodernlatestpopularfashionablein fashionin vogueup to dateup to the minutede nos joursinformal:trendynowinOpposite past
   • ▪ in common or general use: "the other meaning of the word is still current" Similar prevalentprevailingcommonin general useacceptedin circulationcirculatinggoing arounddoing/making the roundspopularwidespreadrifeabouttalked ofon everyone's lipsbruited aboutOpposite obsolete

   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 steady flowstreambackdraftslipstreamairstreamthermalupdraftdraftundercurrentundertowtide
   • ▪ a flow of electricity that results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles.
   • ▪ a quantity representing the rate of flow of electric charge, usually measured in amperes.
   • ▪ the general tendency or course of events or opinion: "the student movement formed a distinct current of protest" Similar courseprogressprogressionflowtidemovementtrenddriftdirectiontendencyswingtenor

   Word Origin Middle English (in the adjective sense ‘running, flowing’): from Old French corant ‘running’, from courre ‘run’, from Latin currere ‘run’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCURRENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CURRENT definition: 1. of the present time: 2. a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction: 3…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCURRENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   uk / ˈkʌr ə nt / us. an opinion or a feeling that a group of people have: The general current of opinion is against such drastic cuts in public spending. There is a growing current of support for environmental issues among consumers.

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   something that flows, as a stream. a large portion of air, large body of water, etc., moving in a certain direction. the speed at which such flow moves; velocity of flow. Electricity. electric current. a course, as of time or events; the main course; the general tendency.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCURRENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · Something that is current is happening, being done, or being used at the present time. The current situation is very different. American English : current / ˈkɜrənt /

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCURRENT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   CURRENT meaning: 1. happening or existing now: 2. the natural flow of air or water in one direction: 3. the flow…. Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › currentCurrent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcurrent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   being used by or accepted by most people. Definition of current adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcurrent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of current noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › currentCurrent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Prevalent, especially at the present time. Current fashions. American Heritage. Passing from person to person; circulating. Current money, current rumors. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Adjective Definitions (6) Synonyms: topical. present. popular. modern.