current

current
cur|rent1 [ `kʌrənt ] adjective usually before noun ***
happening or existing now:
Production is likely to remain at current levels.
the current situation/climate: There are several reasons for the current political situation.
the current trend (=the way things are developing): Given current trends, car usage will increase.
a. believed or practiced by many people at the present time:
current educational thinking
Two theories were then widely current.
b. correct or legal at the present time:
Is this your current address?
An attorney must have a current license to practice.
current
cur|rent 2 [ `kʌrənt ] noun *
count a strong movement of water in one direction:
Strong currents and winds swept their boat out to sea.
a. count a strong movement of air in one direction:
Birds of prey use air currents to lift them.
A fan supplies a current of fresh air.
b. count or uncount a flow of electricity:
electric current
current of opinion/thought/feeling
the opinions/thoughts/feelings of the majority of people at a particular time

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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Synonyms:
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