current

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current


This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 10-05-2006.

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Positive
current

Comparative
more current

Superlative
most current

  1. Something that is current is up to date.
    This news is current.
    We bought our home 20 years ago, but we couldn't buy it at current prices.

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Singular
current

Plural
currents

  1. (uncountable) Current is movement in a fluid.
    There is a strong current in that water.
  2. (uncountable) Current is movement in electricity.
  3. It has a current of nine volts.