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Current

noun
/ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
belonging to the present time; a flow of water or electricity

Example Sentences

The river current was too strong for swimming.

She is reading the current issue of the magazine.

Example Expressions

go with the flow

Synonyms

flow, stream, tide, present, ongoing, modern
Entry 1
flow, stream, tide
Entry 2
present, ongoing, modern, flow

Antonyms

stillness, stagnation, past, outdated
Entry 1
stillness, stagnation
Entry 2
past, outdated

Collocations

ocean current, electric current, current events, current issue
Entry 1
ocean current, electric current, current events
Entry 2
current events, current issue, electric current, ocean current

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