current

The movement of water or air in a particular direction.

• The current carried the boat away.
• Cold air currents entered through the window.
• Swimming against the current made us tired.

Similar words: flow

Common phrases: strong current, air current, against the current

The flow of electricity through a wire or other material.

• The wire carries an electric current.
• Switch off the current before touching the wires.
• A small current flows through the circuit.

Common phrases: electric current, alternating current, current flow

A stream of water or air moving steadily in one direction within a larger body.

• A warm current passes this island.
• Ocean currents carry heat around the world.
• The fish gather where two currents meet.

Similar words: stream

Common phrases: ocean current, warm current, coastal current

Existing or happening now.

• I like my current job.
• The current owner bought the house last year.
• We discussed the current situation at our meeting.

Similar words: present

Opposites: past, future

Common phrases: current situation, current job, current events

Containing the latest information or suitable for use now.

• Is this information current?
• We keep our records current.
• Please download the current version of the guide.

Similar words: up to date

Opposites: outdated

Common phrases: current information, keep something current, current version

Commonly used, accepted, or followed at the present time.

• That expression is still current.
• Current practice favors smaller class sizes.
• The book challenges current thinking about education.

Similar words: prevailing, widespread

Opposites: obsolete

Common phrases: current practice, current usage, current thinking