Current
Definition
(n) : A steady flow of water, air, or electricity.
Example
"(adj) : That’s the current news."
"(adj) : The current project at work is challenging but offers great opportunities for learning."
"(n) : Swimmers must be careful because the ocean current can be strong and dangerous."
Explanation
Current has different meanings depending on use. As an adjective, it means something happening now, like current news or current trends. As a noun, it can mean the flow of water, air, or electricity. For example, a river current is the way water moves, and an electric current is the flow of electricity. The word can also be used in daily conversation to talk about what is modern or up-to-date. “Current” often helps describe things that are present and active, whether it’s in time (happening now) or in movement (flowing energy, water, or air).