current

1 of 2

adjective

cur·rent ˈkər-ənt How to pronounce current (audio)

ˈkə-rənt

a(1)

: occurring in or existing at the present time

the current crisis

current supplies

current needs

(2)

: presently elapsing

the current year

(3)

: most recent

the magazine's current issue

the current survey

archaic : running, flowing

: generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment

current fashions

current ideas about education

: used as a medium of exchange

currentness noun

current

2 of 2

noun

: the part of a fluid body (such as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction

: the swiftest part of a stream

: a tidal or nontidal movement of lake or ocean water

: flow marked by force or strength

: a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces

currents of public opinion

: a prevailing mood : strain

: a flow of electric charge

also : the rate of such flow

Example Sentences

Adjective The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words. Who is your current employer? We need to keep current with the latest information. Noun Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea. Air currents carried the balloon for miles. The circuit supplies current to the saw. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The trial revealed the names of two current city employees’ connections to the scheme and they were placed on administrative leave after their names surfaced in court.

Leon Stafford, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 These are the kinds of restrictive changes this current, highly conservative Republican Party is salivating over.

Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 While the Canton location doesn't have a gas station yet, BJ's current gas program allows customers to earn additional discounts on gas.

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 Even before the current Ukraine war, German service members in uniform could ride the train for free.

Markus Ziener, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The current system inflates the cost of several other types of energy, such as solar power or electricity generated from waste-to-gas plants.

Evan Halper, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The menu here changes twice per year; the current menu features dishes spanning more than 2,000 miles—from the Balearic Islands to Cyprus.

The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 Are all people identified current members of the Oath Keepers?

Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The best CFOs are actually seeing this current environment as an opportunity.

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022

Noun

Instead of stopping altogether, sharks simply slow their swimming, or swim into a current.

Michael Heithaus, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2022 Swim parallel to the beach and not against the current.

Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 As these journalists beat on against the current of an epidemic made still deadlier by fentanyl, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic turmoil, Keefe believes each new project has something to offer.

Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 In a split second, the trolling motor revved and swung the boat around and pointed it straight into the current as the algorithm made constant adjustments to the power and direction.

Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 Sakamoto, a schoolteacher and Boy Scout scoutmaster on Maui, developed a training program that included swimming against the current of a drainage ditch.

David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 29 June 2022 In a large cracking sound heard over the river's roar, the house tipped into the waters and was pulled into the current.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 June 2022 The home was seen perilously leaning into the water before falling into the current.

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 14 June 2022 Mcglothin has filed a number of grievances against the current .

Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 3 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latininization of Middle English corrant, curraunt, borrowed from Anglo-French curant, corant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow," going back to Latin currere "to run, roll, move swiftly, flow," going back to Indo-European *kr̥s-e- "run," whence also Greek epíkouros "helping, helper" (from *epíkorsos "running toward," with o-grade ablaut), Old Irish carr "cart, wagon," Welsh car "vehicle" (from Celtic *kr̥s-o-), and perhaps Germanic *hursa- horse entry 1

Note: The Indo-European base has generally been taken as a primary verb, though Latin is the only language in which it is so attested.

Noun

Latinization of Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Middle French courant, going back to Old French, noun derivative from corant, curant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow" — more at current entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

current 1 of 2

adjective

cur·rent ˈkər-ənt How to pronounce current (audio)

: now passing

the current month

: occurring in or belonging to the present time

current events

: generally and widely accepted, used, or practiced

current customs

current

2 of 2

noun

: a body of fluid (as air or water) moving in a specified direction

: the swiftest part of a stream

: the general course : trend

: a flow of electricity

单词	currentness
释义	current 1 of 2 adjective cur·rent ˈkər-ənt ˈkə-rənt 1 a(1) : occurring in or existing at the present time the current crisis current supplies current needs (2) : presently elapsing the current year (3) : most recent the magazine's current issue the current survey b archaic : running, flowing 2 : generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment current fashions current ideas about education 3 : used as a medium of exchange currentness noun current 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the part of a fluid body (such as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction b : the swiftest part of a stream c : a tidal or nontidal movement of lake or ocean water d : flow marked by force or strength 2 a : a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces currents of public opinion b : a prevailing mood : strain 3 : a flow of electric charge also : the rate of such flow Synonyms Adjective conventional customary going popular prevailing prevalent standard stock usual Noun direction drift leaning run tendency tide trend wind See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words. Who is your current employer? We need to keep current with the latest information. Noun Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea. Air currents carried the balloon for miles. The circuit supplies current to the saw. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The trial revealed the names of two current city employees’ connections to the scheme and they were placed on administrative leave after their names surfaced in court. Leon Stafford, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 These are the kinds of restrictive changes this current, highly conservative Republican Party is salivating over. Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 While the Canton location doesn't have a gas station yet, BJ's current gas program allows customers to earn additional discounts on gas. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 Even before the current Ukraine war, German service members in uniform could ride the train for free. Markus Ziener, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The current system inflates the cost of several other types of energy, such as solar power or electricity generated from waste-to-gas plants. Evan Halper, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The menu here changes twice per year; the current menu features dishes spanning more than 2,000 miles—from the Balearic Islands to Cyprus. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 Are all people identified current members of the Oath Keepers? Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The best CFOs are actually seeing this current environment as an opportunity. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Noun Instead of stopping altogether, sharks simply slow their swimming, or swim into a current. Michael Heithaus, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2022 Swim parallel to the beach and not against the current. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 As these journalists beat on against the current of an epidemic made still deadlier by fentanyl, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic turmoil, Keefe believes each new project has something to offer. Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 In a split second, the trolling motor revved and swung the boat around and pointed it straight into the current as the algorithm made constant adjustments to the power and direction. Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 Sakamoto, a schoolteacher and Boy Scout scoutmaster on Maui, developed a training program that included swimming against the current of a drainage ditch. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 29 June 2022 In a large cracking sound heard over the river's roar, the house tipped into the waters and was pulled into the current. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 June 2022 The home was seen perilously leaning into the water before falling into the current. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 14 June 2022 Mcglothin has filed a number of grievances against the current . Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 3 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Latininization of Middle English corrant, curraunt, borrowed from Anglo-French curant, corant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow," going back to Latin currere "to run, roll, move swiftly, flow," going back to Indo-European kr̥s-e- "run," whence also Greek epíkouros* "helping, helper" (from epíkorsos "running toward," with o-grade ablaut), Old Irish carr* "cart, wagon," Welsh car "vehicle" (from Celtic kr̥s-o-), and perhaps Germanic hursa- horse entry 1 Note: The Indo-European base has generally been taken as a primary verb, though Latin is the only language in which it is so attested. Noun Latinization of Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Middle French courant, going back to Old French, noun derivative from corant, curant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow" — more at current entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing current alternating current current events current assets direct current rip current eddy current unidirectional current current account current affairs alternating current current events current assets direct current rip current eddy current unidirectional current current account current affairs See More Kids Definition current 1 of 2 adjective cur·rent ˈkər-ənt 1 : now passing the current month 2 : occurring in or belonging to the present time current events 3 : generally and widely accepted, used, or practiced current customs current 2 of 2 noun 1 : a body of fluid (as air or water) moving in a specified direction 2 : the swiftest part of a stream 3 : the general course : trend 4 : a flow of electricity Medical Definition current noun cur·rent ˈkər-ənt, ˈkə-rənt 1 : the part of a fluid body (as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction 2 : a flow of electric charge also : the rate of such flow currentness noun as in recentness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance recentness up-to-dateness progressiveness innovation unusualness divergence trendiness bizarreness unfamiliarity hipness departure freshness strangeness newness shoot offshoot originality novelty Antonyms & Near Antonyms familiarity commonness staleness banality outdatedness
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current

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