current
Translation
current, present, flow, trend
Examples
What is your current address?
What is your current address?
The current in the river is very strong.
The current in the river is very strong.
Grammar Patterns
current ((noun)) happening or being used now. The current situation is difficult.
((a/the)) current a movement of water, air, or electricity. Be careful of the strong current.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (adj) present, contemporary; (noun) flow, stream, trend
Etymology
From Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run' or 'to flow'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'running' now, like a river's current or current events.