current

[ˈkʌrənt]

current Definition

• 1. belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now
• 2. a flow of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction

Using current: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "current" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The current situation demands immediate action.

• Example

  What is your current address?

• Example

  The current of the river was too strong to swim against.

• Example

  The current in the wire is too high.

current Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for current

• present
• contemporary
• modern
• ongoing
• stream
• flow
• trend
• drift

Antonyms for current

• past
• outdated
• obsolete
• noncurrent

Idioms Using current

• keep up with the Joneses

  to try to be as rich, successful, etc. as your neighbours or friends

  Example

  Everyone in our neighbourhood is trying to keep up with the Joneses.

• blow hot and cold

  to keep changing your attitude towards someone or something, sometimes being enthusiastic and sometimes not

  Example

  He's been blowing hot and cold about the job offer.

• jump on the bandwagon

  to become involved in an activity that is popular or fashionable

  Example

  Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon and using social media to promote their products.

Phrases with current

• in the current climate

  at the present time and in the present circumstances

  Example

  In the current climate, it's difficult to find a job.

• go with the current

  to do what most other people are doing or to agree with the opinions that are generally accepted

  Example

  She decided to go with the current and support the new policy.

• against the current

  in the opposite direction to the way a river or stream is flowing

  Example

  It's hard work swimming against the current.

Origins of current

from Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run'

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Summary: current in Brief

The term 'current' [ˈkʌrənt] refers to something belonging to the present time, such as 'The current situation demands immediate action.' It can also describe a flow of water, air, or electricity, as in 'The current of the river was too strong to swim against.' 'Current' extends into phrases like 'in the current climate,' and idioms like 'keep up with the Joneses,' denoting the desire to stay fashionable or relevant.