current

US /ˈkɝː.ənt/
UK /ˈkɝː.ənt/
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1.

belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now

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What's your current address?
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The current trend is towards healthier eating.
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presentexistingcontemporaryup-to-datelatest
1.

a flow of water or air moving in a definite direction

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The strong current pulled the boat downstream.
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There's a cold air current coming from the window.
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flowstreamdrifttide
2.

the flow of electricity through a conductor

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A high voltage current can be dangerous.
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The device requires a steady electric current to operate.
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electricitypowercharge
3.

the general tendency of opinion or thought

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There's a strong current of discontent among the workers.
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The political current is shifting towards more conservative views.
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trendtendencymovementdrift
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currentlycurrent affairscurrent eventsalternating currentdirect currentcurrent liabilitycurrent account