Most recent or up-to-date
“The most current bibliographical entry dates from June 2003, the year before publication.”
In common or general use
“The attitude current at the time was that the earth was flat.”
Existing or in progress
“The current administration is doing a fine job.”
Characteristic of or influenced by modern trends or styles
“She always ensures that she is dressed in the most current outfits for her Instagram posts.”
Still within one's use-by date
“We should cook up the beef in the refrigerator while it is still current.”
In preparation or progress
Able to be utilized
Actually being or existing
Aware of what is going on
The general tendency or course of events or opinion
“The courts' response is generally slow, often several years behind the current of popular opinion.”
A general direction in which something is developing or changing
“A strong current of optimism is running through the country.”
A body of water moving in a definite direction
“The swimmers had to work against a strong current.”
A body of air moving in a definite direction
“A brief current of cool air provided some respite from the unrelenting heat.”
Energized matter, power
A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water
Any turbulent or frothy water as found in river rapids or surf
The perceptible natural movement of the air in the environment
Currents in the oceans
The movement of electrically charged particles, enabling electrical conduction
The longitudinal arrangement or pattern of fibers in wood, paper, etc.
Tide when water is highest
A (typically sudden) spurt or build-up of something in great quantities
A pulse, such as of electrical energy
In circulation
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