current

/kˈʌɹənt/

/ˈkɑɹənt/, /ˈkɝənt/, /ˈkɝnt/

current

belonging to or happening at the present time

antonyms : noncurrent

Current

a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

flow or movement of water or air in a specific direction

synonyms : stream

dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas

synonyms : flow

a set of ideas, feelings, or opinions shared among a group of individuals

Examples

1. Current drilling technology thus barely scrapes the surface.

2. The current situation is spelling disaster for the project.

3. The clock on my computer screen shows the current time and date.

4. The boxer is making mincemeat out of his opponent in the current match.