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current
currentbelonging to the present time; steady movement of water; flow of electric charge
Not to be confused with:currant – small dried seedless grapecur·rent C0815300 (kûr′ənt, kŭr′-)adj.1. a. Belonging to the present time: current events; current leaders.b. Being in progress now: current negotiations.2. Passing from one to another; circulating: current bills and coins.3. Prevalent, especially at the present time: current fashions. See Synonyms at prevailing.4. Running; flowing.n.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. A flow of electric charge.b. The amount of electric charge flowing past a specified circuit point per unit time.
[Middle English curraunt, from Old French corant, present participle of courre, to run, from Latin currere; see kers- in Indo-European roots.]
cur′rent·ly adv.cur′rent·ness n.current (ˈkʌrənt) adj1. of the immediate present; in progress: current events. 2. most recent; up-to-date3. commonly known, practised, or accepted; widespread: a current rumour. 4. circulating and valid at present: current coins. n5. (esp of water or air) a steady usually natural flow6. (Physical Geography) a mass of air, body of water, etc, that has a steady flow in a particular direction7. (Physical Geography) the rate of flow of such a mass8. (General Physics) physics a. a flow of electric charge through a conductorb. the rate of flow of this charge. It is measured in amperes. Symbol: I 9. a general trend or drift: currents of opinion. [C13: from Old French corant, literally: running, from corre to run, from Latin currere] ˈcurrently adv ˈcurrentness ncur•rent (ˈkɜr ənt, ˈkʌr-)
adj. 1. belonging to the time actually passing; present: the current month. 2. generally or commonly used or accepted; prevalent: current usage in English. 3. popular; in vogue. 4. most recent; new: the current issue of a magazine. 5. publicly or commonly reported or known: a rumor that is current. 6. in circulation, as a coin. 7. Archaic. running; flowing. n. 8. a flowing; flow, as of a river. 9. something that flows, as a stream. 10. the most rapidly moving part of a stream. 11. a portion of a large body of water or mass of air moving in a certain direction. 12. the speed at which such flow moves; velocity of flow. 13. the movement or flow of electric charge, the rate of which is measured in amperes. 14. a general tendency or course. [1250–1300; Middle English curraunt < Anglo-French < Latin current-, s. of currēns, present participle of currere to run] cur′rent•ly, adv. cur·rent (kûr′ənt)1. A flowing movement in a liquid or gas, especially one that follows a recognizable course: a current of cool air flowing through the room.2. A flow of electric charge. See Note at charge.3. The amount of electric charge that passes a point in a unit of time, usually expressed in amperes.Did You Know? You listen to your portable CD player thanks to direct current, but you turn on the lights thanks to alternating current. Direct current, or DC, is electricity that flows at a constant voltage directly from a source, such as a battery with a stored electric charge. Batteries are great when you're on the move, but DC has a fundamental problem: electricity is easily lost to resistance and wasted as heat in the wires. Alternating current, or AC, on the other hand, is what flows from your walls. This is because it can be transmitted at very high voltage with little heat loss. Moreover, the voltage can efficiently be brought down to a low, safe level for home use. AC's name reflects the fact that the current alternates its direction of flow. On average, AC flow in the US switches direction 60 times each second and delivers about 115 volts from an ordinary outlet. Other countries set their own AC standards.currentA body of water moving in a certain direction and caused by wind and density differences in water. The effects of a current are modified by water depth, underwater topography, basin shape, land masses, and deflection from the earth's rotation.currant currentThese words are both pronounced /'kʌrənt/. 1. 'currant'Currant is a noun. A currant is a small dried grape. ...dried fruits such as currants, raisins and dried apricots.2. 'current' used as a nounCurrent can be a noun or an adjective. A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river or lake, or in the sea. The child had been swept out to sea by the current.A current is also a steady flowing movement of air, or a flow of electricity through a wire or circuit. I felt a current of cool air blowing in my face.There was a powerful electric current running through the wires.3. 'current' used as an adjectiveCurrent is used to describe things which are happening or being used now, rather than at some time in the past or future. Our current methods of production are far too expensive.currentThe flow of electricity through a conductor.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  current - a flow of electricity through a conductor; "the current was measured in amperes"electric currentelectrical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon involving electricityjuice - electric current; "when the wiring was finished they turned on the juice"thermionic current - an electric current produced between two electrodes as a result of electrons emitted by thermionic emission | | 2. | current - a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes); "the raft floated downstream on the current"; "he felt a stream of air"; "the hose ejected a stream of water"streamtidal current, tidal flow - the water current caused by the tidesrip current, riptide - a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shoreundertide, undercurrent - a current below the surface of a fluidflow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)violent stream, torrent - a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); "the houses were swept away in the torrent"eddy, twist - a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itselfmaelstrom, whirlpool, vortex - a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)ocean current - the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction | | 3. | current - dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas; "two streams of development run through American history"; "stream of consciousness"; "the flow of thought"; "the current of history"stream, flowcourse, line - a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available" | | Adj. | 1. | current - occurring in or belonging to the present time; "current events"; "the current topic"; "current negotiations"; "current psychoanalytic theories"; "the ship's current position"modern - belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages; "modern art"; "modern furniture"; "modern history"; "totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric"new - not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the New World"noncurrent - not current or belonging to the present time |
currentnoun1. flow, course, undertow, jet, stream, tide, progression, river, tideway The swimmers were swept away by the strong current.2. draught, flow, breeze, puff I felt a current of cool air blowing in my face.3. mood, feeling, spirit, atmosphere, trend, tendency, drift, inclination, vibe (slang), undercurrent A strong current of nationalism is running through the country.adjective1. present, fashionable, ongoing, up-to-date, in, now (informal), happening (informal), contemporary, in the news, sexy (informal), trendy (Brit. informal), topical, present-day, in fashion, in vogue, up-to-the-minute, du jour (French), culty current trends in the music scene
present past, old-fashioned, obsolete, out-of-date, archaic, outmoded, passé2. prevalent, general, common, accepted, popular, widespread, in the air, prevailing, circulating, going around, customary, rife, in circulation the prevailing tide of current opinioncurrentadjective1. Characteristic of recent times or informed of what is current:au courant, contemporary, mod, modern, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute.2. In existence now:contemporary, existent, existing, new, now, present, present-day.3. Most generally existing or encountered at a given time:predominant, prevailing, prevalent, regnant, rife, widespread.nounSomething suggestive of running water:drift, flood, flow, flux, rush, spate, stream, surge, tide.Translationscurrent (ˈkarənt) , ((American) ˈkə:-) adjective of or belonging to the present. current affairs; the current month; the current temperature. 當前的，目前的 当前的 noun1. (the direction of) a stream of water or air. the current of a river. 水流，氣流 水流，气流 2. (a) flow of electricity. an electrical current. 電流 电流ˈcurrently adverb at the present time. John is currently working as a bus-driver. 當前，目前 当前current account an account with a bank from which money may be withdrawn by cheque. 活期存款帳戶，往來帳戶 活期存款帐户，往来帐户
electric current (not currant); current (not currant) affairs. current → 当前的zhCN, 气流或水流zhCN, 电流zhCNcurrent
swim with the currentTo go along or agree with the prevailing or popularly held opinion or perspective; to act or behave the same way as the majority of others. When I was in college, I used to have a lot of radical opinions and beliefs, but as I've grown older, I find myself swimming with the current more often. I'm sorry, but I simply refuse to swim along with the current just because it's the easier option!See also: current, swimagainst the currentIn contradiction to what is popular or expected. It was difficult to go against the current, but, in the end, I was able to get the team to agree that my proposal is a good idea.See also: currentswim against the currentTo go against or disagree with a prevailing or popularly held opinion or perspective; to act or behave contrary to the majority of others. I really swam against the current when I was in college, but as I've grown older I've found myself falling more in line with other people's way of thinking. I don't understand why you always have to swim against the current instead of making things a little easier on yourself!See also: current, swimswim against the tideTo go against or disagree with a prevailing or popularly held opinion or perspective; to act or behave contrary to the majority of others. I really swam against the tide when I was in college with some radical opinions, but as I've grown older I've found myself falling more in line with other people's way of thinking. I don't understand why you always have to swim against the tide instead of making things a little easier on yourself!See also: swim, tidepass current1. obsolete Of a coin, to have a particular monetary worth. The coin passed current for 21 shillings until the end of the 17th century.2. dated To be considered genuine or authentic. What passes current as orthodox religious belief these days would be considered quite liberal—downright blasphemous, even—200 years ago.See also: current, passswim against the tide and swim against the current 1. Lit. to swim in a direction opposite to the flow of the water. She became exhausted, swimming against the tide. If you really want strenuous exercise, go out in the stream and swim against the current. 2. Fig. to do something that is in opposition to the general movement of things. Why can't you cooperate? Do you always have to swim against the tide? You always seem to waste your energy swimming against the current.See also: swim, tideswim against the currentAlso, swim against the stream or tide . Go against prevailing opinion or thought, as in I'm voting for him even if that is swimming against the current. Shakespeare used a similar metaphor in 2 Henry IV (5:2): "You must now speak Sir John Falstaff fair, which swims against your stream." For the antonym, see swim with the tide. See also: current, swimswim against the tide If you swim against the tide, you do or say the opposite of what most other people are doing or saying. Sinclair seems to be swimming against the tide by not retiring at 60. Thank you for having the courage to swim against the tide and stand up for the qualities that built this great country. Note: You can also say that someone swims with the tide to mean that they act in the same way as most other people. Many great cathedrals are attempting to swim with the tide and bring in tourists to replace the worshippers who no longer come.See also: swim, tidepass current be generally accepted as true or genuine. British Pass current originally referred to the currency of a genuine coin, as opposed to a counterfeit one.See also: current, passcurrent
current1. a mass of air, body of water, etc., that has a steady flow in a particular direction 2. the rate of flow of such a mass 3. Physicsa. a flow of electric charge through a conductor b. the rate of flow of this charge. It is measured in amperes Current (i), a scalar quantity characterizing the time rate of flow of electric charge. It is equal to the ratio of the charge Δq transported through the cross section of a conductor in the time Δt to the time: i = Δq/Δt. The unit of current is the ampere. Current is measured by means of ammeters. current[′kər·ənt] (electricity) The net transfer of electric charge per unit time; a specialization of the physics definition. Also known as electric current. (physics) The rate of flow of any conserved, indestructible quantity across a surface per unit time. current density currentThe flow of electricity in a circuit; the unit of measurement is the ampere.currenti. A pilot qualified on a type of aircraft and presently cleared to fly without any additional checks.
ii. A civil aircraft that is on active register and in routine operation.current (electronics)The quantity of charge per unit time, measuredin Amperes (Amps, A). By historical convention, the sign ofcurrent is positive for currents flowing from positive tonegative potential, but experience indicates that electronsare negatively charged and flow in the opposite direction.current(1) The flow of electrons through a circuit. Measured in "amperes." See amp and voltage.
(2) The latest version or model.
(3) (Current) An earlier Windows PIM from IBM that included a calendar, address book, phone dialer, outliner, word processor and Gantt charts for project tracking. It was revised by its developer, Jensen-Jones Inc., Red Bank, NJ, into a new package called Commence.current
current [kur´ent] 1. something that flows.2. specifically, electricity transmitted through a circuit.alternating current a current that periodically flows in opposite directions; its amplitude fluctuates as a sine wave.convection current a current caused by movement by convection of warmer fluid into an area of cooler fluid.direct current a current that flows in one direction only; when modeled as a wave, its amplitude is constant. When used medically it is called galvanic current. This current has distinct and important polarity and marked secondary chemical effects.galvanic current a steady current" >direct current.current of injury an electric current that flows between injured myocardium and normal myocardium, because such cells have a reduced potential" >membrane potential; it may be either diastolic or systolic.current of injury, diastolic the current that flows from injured to noninjured tissue during electrical diastole.current of injury, systolic the current that flows from healthy tissue to injured tissue during electrical systole.inwardly rectifying current current that rectifies so that it passes more easily towards the interior of a cell.leakage current the electrical current that exists in the parts or metal case of electrical equipment.outwardly rectifying current current that rectifies so that it passes more easily towards the exterior of a cell.potassium rectifying c's transmembrane currents that rectify inwardly or outwardly to make adjustments in cellular functions; they are mainly responsible for the repolarization phase of the action potential. There are at least six mechanisms by which potassium ions move across cardiac cell membranes in the role of rectifier.cur·rent (ker'rĕnt), A stream or flow of fluid, air, or electricity. [L. currens, pres. p. of curro, to run] current The amount of electrical charge carried/unit time. See Alternating current, M current, Radiofrequency current. cur·rent (kŭr'ĕnt) A stream or flow of fluid, air, or electricity. [L. currens, pres. p. of curro, to run]cur·rent (kŭr'rĕnt) A stream or flow of fluid, air, or electricity. [L. currens, pres. p. of curro, to run]Patient discussion about currentQ. I am looking for help. I am diagnosed with ADHD and currently under medication. I am looking for help. I am diagnosed with ADHD and currently under medication. I often get angry for silly issues. And I hate the company of others. I don’t like anyone and sometimes feel angry but hide within me. Please help in any way. Thank you!A. I feel that you need some additional medication to calm your anger and agitation. I think attending psychotherapy along with medications will help you more. Psychotherapy will help you learn how to plan better and how to lower the stress and anger that you frequently feel. Q. Can any one guide me…..my wife is in trouble…please help…We are currently taking all possible tests….. hi all, my wife is diagnosed with the breast cancer and the report revealed that it has spread into the chest bone. As per my knowledge bone cancer is dangerous. Can any one guide me…..my wife is in trouble…please help…We are currently taking all possible tests…..A. I am sorry for your wife….its really a bad time for you. Bone cancer which is the result of breast cancer is a matter of concern and is diffcult to be taken care of. But the chemotherapy, surgery and radiation treatments are very potent to control the spread of cancer to bone from breast. You must get your tests done first and do check for the symptoms of regular cough, breath shortness and chest infections. All this indicates the requirement for the quick treatment. Don’t worry …..everything will be fine. Q. Hi I want to gain my weight. 23yrs old 176mts height and my current weight is 56kgs.. A. Hi there. Lots of milkshakes should do it. That's what a nutritionist told me. What is mts? How does that relate to inches. How does kgs relate to pounds? Thank you. More discussions about currentCurrent
Related to Current: voltage, Current affairs, electric current, resistance, potential differenceCURRENT, merc. law. A term used to express present time; the current month; i.e. the present month. Price current, is the ordinary price at the time spoken of. A printed paper, containing such prices, is also called a price current.
2. Current, in another sense, signifies that which is readily received; as, current money. See CUR
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Related to current: voltage, Current affairs, electric current, resistance, potential differenceSynonyms for currentnoun flowSynonyms- flow
- course
- undertow
- jet
- stream
- tide
- progression
- river
- tideway
noun draughtSynonymsnoun moodSynonyms- mood
- feeling
- spirit
- atmosphere
- trend
- tendency
- drift
- inclination
- vibe
- undercurrent
adj presentSynonyms- present
- fashionable
- ongoing
- up-to-date
- in
- now
- happening
- contemporary
- in the news
- sexy
- trendy
- topical
- present-day
- in fashion
- in vogue
- up-to-the-minute
- du jour
- culty
Antonyms- past
- old-fashioned
- obsolete
- out-of-date
- archaic
- outmoded
- passé
adj prevalentSynonyms- prevalent
- general
- common
- accepted
- popular
- widespread
- in the air
- prevailing
- circulating
- going around
- customary
- rife
- in circulation
Synonyms for currentadj characteristic of recent times or informed of what is currentSynonyms- au courant
- contemporary
- mod
- modern
- up-to-date
- up-to-the-minute
adj in existence nowSynonyms- contemporary
- existent
- existing
- new
- now
- present
- present-day
adj most generally existing or encountered at a given timeSynonyms- predominant
- prevailing
- prevalent
- regnant
- rife
- widespread
noun something suggestive of running waterSynonyms- drift
- flood
- flow
- flux
- rush
- spate
- stream
- surge
- tide
Synonyms for currentnoun a flow of electricity through a conductorSynonymsRelated Words- electrical phenomenon
- juice
- thermionic current
noun a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)SynonymsRelated Words- tidal current
- tidal flow
- rip current
- riptide
- undertide
- undercurrent
- flow
- flowing
- violent stream
- torrent
- eddy
- twist
- maelstrom
- whirlpool
- vortex
- ocean current
noun dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideasSynonymsRelated Wordsadj occurring in or belonging to the present timeRelated WordsAntonyms |