American English
/ˈkʰɚ.n̩t̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Happening, existing, or being used now.
Practice out loudHappening, existing, or being used now.
The current price is $12.
Are you happy with your current job?
In this meaning, current usually means “present” or “happening now.” Spanish actual usually translates as current, not actual.
current situation · current information · current version
the current + noun
noun + be + current
A steady movement of water or air in one direction.
The current carried the boat away.
Swimmers should watch for strong currents.
strong current · ocean current · river current
a/an + adjective + current
the current + verb
The movement of electricity through a wire or other material.
Electric current flows through the wire.
The device uses very little current.
electric current · alternating current · direct current
electric current + verb
measure + the current
News about things happening now.
We discussed current events in class.