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currentlyat the present time; now

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: at the present time; now

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrəntli/

Korean meaning: 현재, 지금

Korean pronunciation: **커**런틀리

Example Sentences

  • I'm currently binge-watching a drama series instead of doing my homework.
  • The website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, probably because too many people are checking their exam results.
  • She is currently the CEO of a multinational corporation.

currently

ADVERB

//ˈkɜːrəntli//

at the present time; now

currently concept
💡 Concept

The chef is currently preparing dinner during the busy evening rush

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currently rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What happened recently is apparently happening currently!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɜːrəntli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkʌrəntli/

🌳Etymology

Rootcurrent
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Middle French 'current' meaning flowing or moving, derived from Latin 'currens' (present participle of 'currere' meaning to run). The adverb suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverbial meaning 'in a current manner' or 'at the present time'.

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🎵Rhyme

frequentlyapparentlyrecently
frequently
apparently
recently

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I'm currently binge-watching a drama series instead of doing my homework.

😄 Fun example

The website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, probably because too many people are checking their exam results.

She is currently the CEO of a multinational corporation.

The research project is currently being funded by the government.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

presentlynowat presentat the momentnowadays

Antonyms

previouslyformerlythen

Related

currentpresentcontemporaryongoingrecent