- current
- I UK [ˈkʌrənt] / US
adjective [usually before noun] ***
happening or existing nowthe current situation/climate:Production is likely to remain at current levels.
the current trend (= the way things are developing):There are several reasons for the current political situation.
Given current trends, car usage will increase.
a) believed or practised by many people at the present timecurrent educational thinking
Two theories were then widely current.
b) correct or legal at the present timeIs this your current address?
A solicitor must have a current practising certificate.
II UK [ˈkʌrənt] / US noun
Word forms "current":
singular current plural currents
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1) [countable] a strong movement of water in one directionStrong currents and winds swept their boat out to sea.
2) [countable] a strong movement of air in one directionBirds of prey use air currents to lift them.
A fan supplies a current of fresh air.
3) [countable/uncountable] a flow of electricityelectric current
•current of opinion/thought/feeling
— the opinions/thoughts/feelings of the majority of people at a particular timeThere was a strong current of opinion in favour of war.
English dictionary. 2014.