current

/ˈkɜːrɛnt/ or /ˈkɜːrənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a flow of water, typically in a river or stream, or a flow of air in a particular direction.

“The boat drifted downstream with the current.”

2. noun

the most recent or up-to-date information, news, or events.

“The current news about the election is that the outcome is still uncertain.”

3. adjective

happening or existing at the present moment; modern.

“Current trends in technology are focused on sustainability.”

4. adjective

used for the present time, especially for the current year, month, or day.

“The current date is December 13th.”

5. verb

to flow or move with a flowing motion.

“The river current swept the canoe away.”

Synonyms

  • flow
  • modern
  • stream
  • stream
  • trend
  • up-to-date

Antonyms

  • former
  • obsolete
  • past
  • previous