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- Dictionarycurrent/ˈkʌrənt/
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
- 2. a flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles: "this completes the circuit so that a current flows to the lamp"
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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.
Definition of current adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
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.
