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- pronunciation:
- kuhr
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
When something is current, it exists or is happening now, in the present time.
Erica's older sister changes best friends a lot. Her current best friend is named Joanna.Mr. Simms likes his current job much better than his last job.The current temperature is cool, but it's going to get much warmer this afternoon.- synonyms:
- present
- antonyms:
- former, old, past
- similar words:
- fashionable, instant, modern, new
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| related words: |
last, living, recent |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When we talk about the current of a river, we are talking about the movement of the water as it goes along. If the current is very strong, it can move a boat very fast. Air also moves in currents. A strong air current can make an airplane go much faster.
It was easy for the swimmers to swim in the same direction as the current, but it was hard to swim back.- synonyms:
- flow
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| definition 2: |
Current is the flow of electricity through something, especially a wire.
Copper wire conducts current easily.- similar words:
- juice, power
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| related words: |
air, breeze, draft, flow |
| derivation: |
currentness (n.) |
The words current and currant (a berry or raisin) sound alike but have different meanings.
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