current
/ˈkɜrənt/
adjective
- Belonging to the present time; happening now.
- She is reading the current issue of the magazine.
- The current situation requires immediate attention.
- What is the current temperature outside?
- In common or general use; accepted by most people.
- That phrase is no longer current in everyday speech.
- The current theory explains the data better than the old one.
- These prices are current as of last month.
Synonyms
noun
- A continuous flow of water or air in a particular direction.
- The boat drifted with the current.
- The strong current pulled the swimmer out to sea.
- We felt a cold current of air from the open window.
- A flow of electricity through a conductor.
- A surge of current can damage sensitive electronics.
- The circuit carries an electrical current of 10 amps.
- Always turn off the current before repairing a device.
- A general tendency or movement in opinion, events, or fashion.
- The current of public opinion shifted after the debate.
- There is a growing current of support for renewable energy.
- She was swept along by the current of political change.