current

current

noun

"Current" as a noun means "the flow of water or air, or of electricity or other form of energy; something that is happening or being done now."

 

adjective

It can also mean "a flow of water or electricity".

 

Example

noun

  1. The strong current made it difficult to swim across the river.
  2. The electrician checked the current to make sure it was safe.
  3. The Gulf Stream is a warm current that flows through the Atlantic Ocean.

adjective

  1. The current fashion trend is for oversized sweaters.
  2. The current account balance is $10,000.
  3. The current events class is discussing the upcoming election.