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cur·rent
 current
- pronunciation:
- kuh
r
 nt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or happening in the present time.
My current number is in the phone book.- synonyms:
- present
- antonyms:
- former, old, past
- similar words:
- contemporary, instant, living, modern, new, ongoing
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| definition 2: |
used or known by many.
He wears styles that are no longer current.- synonyms:
- usual
- antonyms:
- obsolete, outdated
- similar words:
- customary, familiar, general, living, popular, standard, well-known
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| related words: |
last, living, recent |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a part of a mass of liquid or air that flows in one direction.
The kite rose on a current of air.It is hard to swim against the current.- synonyms:
- flow
- similar words:
- wash
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| definition 2: |
the flow of electricity in a wire or other conductor.
- synonyms:
- electricity
- similar words:
- direct current, juice, power
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| related words: |
air, breeze, draft, flow, wind |
| derivation: |
currentness (n.) |
The words current and currant (a berry or raisin) sound alike but have different meanings.
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