Meaning
Happening or existing now, at this time. As a noun, a strong flow of water or electricity.
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Word origin
From Old French corant, meaning running, from Latin currere, to run.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- currere
- English cognates
- currency, course
Examples
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It means the address you have now.
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"Current" points to this moment, not the past or future.
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As a noun, a current is a strong flow of water or electricity.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 6: current, exhale, habit and 7 more words.