current

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current is part of the Basic English 850.

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

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Noun

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkʌɹɛnt/
• (US) IPA: /ˈkɝɹɛnt/
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[change] Adjective

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.

[change] Synonyms

• up to date
• modern
• new
• advanced
• state of the art

[change] Antonyms

• old
• obsolete
• dated

[change] Related words

• currently
• currency

[change] Noun

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.