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/ˈkʌɹənt//ˈkɝɹənt/
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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation

noun

1. The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

2. The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current.

Synonyms: flow, stream

3. The time rate of flow of electric charge.

Synonyms: electric current

4. A tendency or a course of events

Synonyms: flow, stream, tendency

Synonyms

adjective

1. Existing or occurring at the moment

"current events;  current leaders;  current negotiations"

Synonyms: present
Antonyms: future, past

2. Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment

"current affairs;  current bills and coins;  current fashions"

Synonyms: fashionable, prevailing, prevalent, rife, up-to-date
Antonyms: out-of-date, unfashionable

3. Running or moving rapidly

Synonyms: speeding

Synonyms

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