current

🇺🇸 /ˈkɜːrənt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkʌrənt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adjective
B1

happening now

The current weather is warm and sunny.

R

used or accepted by most people

The current fashion is to wear bright colors.

noun
B2

the flow of water or air

The river current is strong today.

B2

the flow of electricity

The current in this wire is too high.

R

the supply of electricity

The current was cut off during the storm.

R

a common feeling or idea

There is a current of excitement about the new movie.

translation

adj. happening now; used or accepted by most people
n. the flow of water or air; the flow of electricity; the supply of electricity; a common feeling or idea

Word Forms

Plural currents