current

current is on the Basic English 850 List.

cup - current - curtain

current is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

cup - current - cut

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkʌrɛnt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɝrɛnt/

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Adjective

Positive current

Comparative more current

Superlative most current

Current is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. Something that is current is up to date.
   • Synonyms: up to date, modern, new, advanced and state of the art
   • Antonyms: old, obsolete and dated

   This news is current.

   We bought our home 20 years ago, but we wouldn't be able to buy it at current prices.

Related words

• currently
• currency

Noun

Singular current

Plural currents

1. (uncountable) Current is movement in a fluid.

   There is a strong current in that water.

2. (uncountable) Current is movement in electricity.

   It has a current of nine amperes.