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Commoncurrent
The correct spelling is current.
How to pronounce current
/ˈkʌɹənt/
nounIPA: /ˈkʌɹənt/
Say it like: Cur-ren-t
The correct spelling is current. The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid. For example: "current events; current leaders; current negotiations"
Usage Examples
“current events; current leaders; current negotiations”
“current affairs; current bills and coins; current fashions”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.
- 2.The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current.
- 3.The time rate of flow of electric charge.
- 4.A tendency or a course of events
adjective
- 1.Existing or occurring at the moment
- 2.Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
- 3.Running or moving rapidly
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