Current
adjective
Happening or existing now.
I'm reading a book about the current political climate in Europe.
Often appears as...
- current situation
- current events
noun
A flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles.
He was measuring the current in the circuit using an ammeter.
Often appears as...
- alternating current
- direct current
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A body of water or air moving in a definite direction.
The swimmer was swept out to sea by the strong current.
Often appears as...
- strong current
- undercurrent
adjective
Being widely accepted, used, or practiced right now.
The current method of teaching this subject is not effective.
Often appears as...
- current trends
- current theory
adjective
Happening or existing now.
I'm reading a book about the current political climate in Europe.
Often appears as...
- current situation
- current events
noun
A flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles.
He was measuring the current in the circuit using an ammeter.
Often appears as...
- alternating current
- direct current
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A body of water or air moving in a definite direction.
The swimmer was swept out to sea by the strong current.
Often appears as...
- strong current
- undercurrent
adjective
Being widely accepted, used, or practiced right now.
The current method of teaching this subject is not effective.
Often appears as...
- current trends
- current theory
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Temporal Relevance
Use 'current' when referring to something happening in the very recent past, now, or the immediate future.
Our current policy may change next year.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
'Current' often relates to abstract situations, not just physical objects or events.
Her current mood has affected the whole team's morale.
Compare with
contemporaryexistmodernongoingpopularpresentprevailtrend
Never forget "Current"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
The myth behind the...
The ox came in second, with the powerful tiger right behind him. The rabbit, too small to battle the current, nimbly hopped across stones and logs to come in fourth. Next came the dragon, who could have flown directly across, but stopped to help some creatures she had encountered on the way. After her came the horse, galloping across the river.
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors play a role, potentially acting during early childhood.
Video examples
The Infinite Hotel...
of prime numbers. So, to accomplish this seemingly impossible task of finding infinite beds for infinite buses of infinite weary travelers, the night manager assigns every current guest to the first prime number, 2, raised to the power of their current room number.
Video examples
What happens when our...
Now it's true, technology has accumulated through human history, and right now, technology advances extremely rapidly -- that is the proximate cause, that's why we are currently so very productive. But I like to think back further to the ultimate cause.
Video examples
Where does gold come...
that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram at a cost vastly exceeding the current value of gold. So that's not a very good solution.
Video examples
Economics of climate...
that for every dollar spent on current policies on existing subsidies to solar and wind will avoid about 3 cents of climate damage that's a very poor way to invest in the world but if we spent that same dollar on researchers we could
Video examples
Are ghost ships real? -...
That applies both at the ocean's surface and deep below. Sailors have always known about currents, but their patterns weren't well known until recently. In fact, tracking abandoned ships was how scientists determined the shape
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
Like we said, the pirates all know each other to be top-notch logicians. So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal, but about all possible outcomes down the line.
Video examples
Origins of the Universe...
became the seedlings of galaxies. Nestled inside those galaxies, stars began to form. And in doing so, they queued the latest and current stage of the universe's development, the stellar epoch.
Video examples
A Perfect Planet:...
and where there are currents there is life
Video examples
The myth behind the...
The ox came in second, with the powerful tiger right behind him. The rabbit, too small to battle the current, nimbly hopped across stones and logs to come in fourth. Next came the dragon, who could have flown directly across, but stopped to help some creatures she had encountered on the way. After her came the horse, galloping across the river.
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors play a role, potentially acting during early childhood.
Video examples
The Infinite Hotel...
of prime numbers. So, to accomplish this seemingly impossible task of finding infinite beds for infinite buses of infinite weary travelers, the night manager assigns every current guest to the first prime number, 2, raised to the power of their current room number.
Video examples
What happens when our...
Now it's true, technology has accumulated through human history, and right now, technology advances extremely rapidly -- that is the proximate cause, that's why we are currently so very productive. But I like to think back further to the ultimate cause.
Video examples
Where does gold come...
that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram at a cost vastly exceeding the current value of gold. So that's not a very good solution.
Video examples
Economics of climate...
that for every dollar spent on current policies on existing subsidies to solar and wind will avoid about 3 cents of climate damage that's a very poor way to invest in the world but if we spent that same dollar on researchers we could
Video examples
Are ghost ships real? -...
That applies both at the ocean's surface and deep below. Sailors have always known about currents, but their patterns weren't well known until recently. In fact, tracking abandoned ships was how scientists determined the shape
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
Like we said, the pirates all know each other to be top-notch logicians. So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal, but about all possible outcomes down the line.
Video examples
Origins of the Universe...
became the seedlings of galaxies. Nestled inside those galaxies, stars began to form. And in doing so, they queued the latest and current stage of the universe's development, the stellar epoch.
Video examples
A Perfect Planet:...
and where there are currents there is life
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I have to admit I've found myself doing the same things that a lot of other rock stars do or are forced to do. Which is not being able to respond to mail, not being able to keep up on current music, and I'm pretty much locked away a lot. The outside world is pretty foreign to me.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
Studies have identified a significant 'skills gap' between what students are currently being taught and the skills employers are seeking in today's global economy. Our children must be better prepared than they are now to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world.
Quote examples
Harris Faulkner
American Journalist
My dad was ex-military, so I was raised to always know about current events, particularly what was going on with the military and government. And I always loved storytelling.
Quote examples
Garth Brooks
American Singer
I introduce her as the love of my life everywhere that we go. She introduces me as her current husband. So you can see how the relationship kinda works here.
Quote examples
Jimmy Wales
American Businessman
I still believe there is a need to open up search and it will come eventually. It is very important to challenge the current models.
Quote examples
Eric Burdon
British Musician
It's more important what you leave to people on this planet. I want my legacy to exist now, currently, not after I'm gone.
Quote examples
Jhumpa Lahiri
American Author
There's more than enough in the world I am currently writing about to last for several lifetimes of writing.
Quote examples
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life.
Quote examples
Suze Orman
American Author
Here's my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.
Quote examples
Luis Fonsi
Puerto Rican Musician
It's important to stay current and fresh.
Quote examples
Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I have to admit I've found myself doing the same things that a lot of other rock stars do or are forced to do. Which is not being able to respond to mail, not being able to keep up on current music, and I'm pretty much locked away a lot. The outside world is pretty foreign to me.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
Studies have identified a significant 'skills gap' between what students are currently being taught and the skills employers are seeking in today's global economy. Our children must be better prepared than they are now to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world.
Quote examples
Harris Faulkner
American Journalist
My dad was ex-military, so I was raised to always know about current events, particularly what was going on with the military and government. And I always loved storytelling.
Quote examples
Garth Brooks
American Singer
I introduce her as the love of my life everywhere that we go. She introduces me as her current husband. So you can see how the relationship kinda works here.
Quote examples
Jimmy Wales
American Businessman
I still believe there is a need to open up search and it will come eventually. It is very important to challenge the current models.
Quote examples
Eric Burdon
British Musician
It's more important what you leave to people on this planet. I want my legacy to exist now, currently, not after I'm gone.
Quote examples
Jhumpa Lahiri
American Author
There's more than enough in the world I am currently writing about to last for several lifetimes of writing.
Quote examples
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life.
Quote examples
Suze Orman
American Author
Here's my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.
Quote examples
Luis Fonsi
Puerto Rican Musician
It's important to stay current and fresh.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension