current — happening or existing now; belonging to the present time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening or existing now; belonging to the present time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrənt/
Korean meaning: 현재의, 현행의, 지금의
Korean pronunciation: **커**런트
Example Sentences
- My current boss thinks pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.
- The current economic situation is like my bank account - disappointing but not surprising.
- Please keep me updated on current developments in the project.
current
ADJECTIVE//ˈkɜːrənt//
happening or existing now; belonging to the present time
The boat moves with the strong current beneath the surface.
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A calm current can turn into a powerful torrent.
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Origin
From Old French 'curant' meaning 'running' or 'flowing,' derived from Latin 'currens,' the present participle of 'currere' meaning 'to run.' The sense evolved from the literal meaning of flowing water to metaphorically describe something in present motion or time.
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“My current boss thinks pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.”
“The current economic situation is like my bank account - disappointing but not surprising.”
“Please keep me updated on current developments in the project.”
“The swimmer was carried away by the strong current.”
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