Cool MateCurrently vs This time it seems there is
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Currently
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
This time it seems there is
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Currently
| Currently | This time it seems there is | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌrəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɜːrəntli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs taɪm ɪt siːmz ðeər ɪz//🇺🇸 //ðɪs taɪm ɪt simz ðɛr ɪz// |
| Meaning | right now | Right now, it looks like there is something. |
| Example | The hourly charge is currently £35. | This time it seems there is a new solution to the problem. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | currently available, currently working, currently experiencing | this time it seems, it seems there is, this time we have |
| Antonyms | previously, formerly | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'currently' in a past context, which is incorrect., Confusing 'currently' with 'actually' or 'really.', Overusing 'currently' when 'now' would suffice. | Omitting 'this time' when expressing a current situation., Confusing with 'that time' which refers to the past., Using the phrase in non-emphasizing contexts where a more straightforward statement would suffice. |
| Usage notes | Use this when talking about situations happening at the present time. Avoid in very formal contexts; instead, use 'at present.' | Used to emphasize a situation or observation happening now. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Currently vs This time it seems there is
What's the difference between Currently and This time it seems there is?
Currently: right now This time it seems there is: Right now, it looks like there is something.
Which is more common: Currently and This time it seems there is?
Currently is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Currently: The hourly charge is currently £35. This time it seems there is: This time it seems there is a new solution to the problem.
Can I use Currently and This time it seems there is interchangeably?
Not always. Currently and This time it seems there is are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.