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/ˈkʌɹənt/ · cur·rent
noun
  1. The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid. The ocean current carried the ship across the equator.
  2. The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current. The captain navigated the boat through the current.
  3. The time rate of flow of electric charge. The electric current powered the entire city.
adjective
  1. Existing or occurring at the moment. The current events in the news were shocking.
  2. Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment. The current bills and coins in circulation are made of plastic.
  3. Running or moving rapidly. The current of the river was too strong to swim against.
Did you know? The term 'current' is also used in music to describe a musical phrase or section that is repeated or varied throughout a piece, often creating a sense of continuity and flow.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026