Cool MateMeaning of Current
In simple words: The present time or now.
Current in a sentence
- The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**.
- the **current situation**
- Oil prices are expected to remain at **current levels**.
- What's the budget for **the current year**?
- Under the **current system**, the entire process takes about two weeks.
- your current employer
- Our current financial situation is not good.
- What are the current unemployment figures?
- words that are no longer current
How to use Current
Use 'current' when talking about something happening now. Avoid using it for future or past events. It's formal enough for writing but can also be used in conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'current' like a river flow, always moving in the present.
Related words
Collocations with Current
- current events
- current situation
- current climate
- current trends
Synonyms for Current
- present
- ongoing
- existing
- contemporary
Common mistakes with Current
- 'Current' is sometimes confused with 'currency', which means money.
- Learners may use 'current' incorrectly to describe past events.
- Mixing up 'current' with 'curriculum' which refers to a course of study.
Current appears in
Current in other languages
More words like Current
People also search for
- Current meaning
- meaning of Current
- Current definition
- define Current
- what does Current mean
- Current means
- how to use Current
Frequently asked questions about Current
What does Current mean?
The present time or now.
What is the definition of Current?
happening now; of the present time
How do you use Current in a sentence?
The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**.
Can you give another example of Current?
the **current situation**
What are synonyms for Current?
Common alternatives include present, ongoing, existing, contemporary.
What is the opposite of Current?
Opposite meanings include past, future.
What words go with Current?
It commonly pairs with current events, current situation, current climate, current trends.
What are common mistakes when using Current?
'Current' is sometimes confused with 'currency', which means money. Learners may use 'current' incorrectly to describe past events. Mixing up 'current' with 'curriculum' which refers to a course of study.
How do you pronounce Current?
US: /["/ˈkɜːrənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌrənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Current?
Use 'current' when talking about something happening now. Avoid using it for future or past events. It's formal enough for writing but can also be used in conversation.
What CEFR level is Current?
"Current" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.