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   current

   /ˈkʌrənt/

   adjective

   • 1. belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now: "keep abreast of current events" Similar contemporarypresent-daypresentcontemporaneousongoingtopicalin the newslivealivehappeningburningmodernlatestpopularfashionablein fashionin vogueup to dateup to the minutede nos joursinformal:trendynowinOpposite past
   • ▪ in common or general use: "the other meaning of the word is still current" Similar prevalentprevailingcommonin general useacceptedin circulationcirculatinggoing arounddoing/making the roundspopularwidespreadrifeabouttalked ofon everyone's lipsbruited aboutOpposite obsolete

   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 steady flowstreambackdraughtslipstreamairstreamthermalupdraughtdraughtundercurrentundertowtide
   • 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"
   • ▪ a quantity representing the rate of flow of electric charge, usually measured in amperes: "at high currents there is wasteful power dissipation"
   • 3. the general tendency or course of events or opinion: "the student movement formed a distinct current of protest" Similar courseprogressprogressionflowtidemovementtrenddriftdirectiontendencyswingtenor

   Word Origin Middle English (in the adjective sense ‘running, flowing’): from Old French corant ‘running’, from courre ‘run’, from Latin currere ‘run’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › currentCurrent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CURRENT is occurring in or existing at the present time. How to use current in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Current.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCURRENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CURRENT definition: 1. of the present time: 2. a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction: 3…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCURRENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A current is a steady flowing movement of air. An electric current is a flow of electricity through a wire or circuit. A powerful electric current is passed through a piece of graphite. A particular current is a particular feeling, idea, or quality that exists within a group of people.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCURRENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CURRENT meaning: 1. of the present time: 2. a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction: 3…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › currentCurrent - definition of current by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › currentCurrent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › currentCurrent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CURRENT meaning: 1 : happening or existing now belonging to or existing in the present time; 2 : aware of what is happening in a particular area of activity

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcurrent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of current adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › current_ncurrent, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun current mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun current, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. current has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the noun current?

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › CurrentCURRENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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    Current definition: passing in time; belonging to the time actually passing. See examples of CURRENT used in a sentence.