Current - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɜːrənt|  American pronunciation of the word current
Brit.  |ˈkʌr(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word current

noun

- a flow of electricity through a conductor
the current was measured in amperes
- a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) (syn: stream)
the raft floated downstream on the current
- dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas (syn: flow, stream)
the current of history

adjective

- occurring in or belonging to the present time
current events
the current topic
current negotiations
current psychoanalytic theories
the ship's current position

Extra examples

Two theories were then widely current.

In its current state, the car is worth £1,000.

Strong currents can be very dangerous for swimmers.

Some birds use warm air currents to help them fly.

The committee reflects the different political currents within the organization.

There was an underlying current of discontent among teachers.

Caribbean Current

A solicitor must have a current practising certificate.

The exam included several questions on current events.

We can all agree on one thing: the current law needs to be changed.

I'm worried about the current political situation.

...the former manual had some errors, but the current version has its own problems...

The word's original meaning was very different from its current meaning.

The tests have discovered problems in the current design.

In my current position, I direct a staff of over 200 employees.

Word forms

noun
singular: current
plural: currents
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