Definition Synonyms
Definition of current - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
present timehappening or existing now
- The current issue of the magazine is on the table..
2.
scienceTECH. UK relating to electricity in South AsiaTECH. UK
- The current bill is due next week.
Noun
1.
naturesteady flow of water in a river or sea
- The current in the river was strong.
2.
trendsgeneral trend or tendency in events or ideas
- There is a current of optimism in the community.
3.
electricityTECH. flow of electric charge through a conductorTECH.
- The circuit was broken, stopping the current.
Expressions with current
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opposing the usual direction or trend
Her ideas were always against the current, challenging conventional wisdom.
move in the same direction as the water flow
The fish swim with the current to conserve energy.
prevailing opinion or feeling among a group
The current of thought in the meeting was against the proposal.
go along with prevailing trends or opinions
She tends to float with the current in social situations.
amount of money in an account now
Check your current balance before making a purchase.
recent happenings of significant public interest
The journalist reported on current events affecting the nation..
gentle breeze or draft indoors
A current of air came through the open window.
price of a product or service at this moment in time
Check the current price before you decide to buy the phone.
the present condition or situation
The current status of the project is on hold.
ongoing calendar year
We are planning events for the current year.
best performance or highest amount that exists at the present time
She holds the current record for most points scored in a season.
important events happening now, often discussed in news
She reads about current affairs every morning.
the name or title currently assigned
The current designation of the project is 'Project Phoenix'.
views or ideas most experts presently accept in a particular field
Current thinking suggests the disease results from several interacting factors.
movement of ocean water in a definite direction
Ocean current moves warm water from the equator.
remain relevant in a changing environment
Businesses must innovate to stay current in the market.
spending plan used for the present time period or cycle
We need to adjust our current budget after the rent increase.
price of a product or service at the present time
The current cost of a bus ticket has risen again this year.
move with the flow of water
The boat will ride the current down the river.
strong flow of water away from shore
Swimmers should be cautious of the rip current.
money in the form of coins used now
Shops only accept current coin for small purchases.
up-to-date information for decision-making
The team relied on current intelligence to plan their strategy.
move in water opposite to the flow
The fish swim against the current to reach upstream.
act in opposition to prevailing opinion or tendency
She decided to go against the current and start her own business.
Origin of current
Latin, currere (to run)
Terms with current included in their meaning
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current state
used with 'I' to indicate a current state
additional
one more in addition to the current one
current time
at the present time or moment
current day
the present day
time
on the current day or date
greeting well-being
ask about someone's well-being or current state
weather inquiry
asking about current weather conditions
previous month
during the month before the current one
future month
in the month following the current one
following Saturday
indicates the Saturday after the current week
time
in the year following the current one
time
the morning period of the current day
time
during the current calendar year
calendar
the current day of the month and year
inquiry
ask about current actions or activities
asking current time
ask someone to tell the current time
time inquiry
ask for the current hour and minutes
current weather
ask about current temperature, rain, wind, or sky conditions
work
ask about someone's current occupation or profession
location
ask about the current location of a group
location
asking for someone's current location
location question
ask about someone's current physical location
air movement
produce an air current
current state
state of something at a specific time
Examples of current in a sentence
Current trends indicate a shift in consumer behavior. The current flow in the circuit is stable. Engineers measured the current strength in the wires. The ocean's current pulled the swimmer away. Fish swam against the current effortlessly. A current of change is sweeping through the industry.
The current of innovation drives the tech sector. The current flows smoothly through the wire. A strong current can damage electronic components.
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- French:actuel, courant, ...
- German:aktuell, Strömung, ...
- Italian:corrente, flusso, ...
- Spanish:presente, flujo, ...
- Portuguese:corrente, tendência, ...
- Chinese:当前的, 水流, ...
- Japanese:現在の, 流れ, ...
- Arabic:حالٍ, تَيَّار, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹכְחִי, זֶרֶם, ...
- Russian:текущий, течение, ...
- Ukrainian:поточний, течія, ...
- Hindi:वर्तमान, धारा, ...
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