current
/ˈkʌɹənt//ˈkɝɹənt/
noun
- 1
The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.
- 2
The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current.
- 3
The time rate of flow of electric charge.
- 4
A tendency or a course of events
adjective
- 1
Existing or occurring at the moment
“current events; current leaders; current negotiations”
- 2
Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
“current affairs; current bills and coins; current fashions”
- 3
Running or moving rapidly
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