current

²current

noun

Definition of CURRENT

1

a : the part of a fluid body (as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction b : the swiftest part of a stream c : a tidal or nontidal movement of lake or ocean water d : flow marked by force or strength

2

a : a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces <currents of public opinion> b : a prevailing mood : strain

3

: a flow of electric charge; also : the rate of such flow

Examples of CURRENT

1. Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea.
2. Air currents carried the balloon for miles.
3. The circuit supplies current to the saw.

First Known Use of CURRENT

14th century

Related to CURRENT

Synonyms: trend, direction, drift, leaning, run, tendency, tide, wind

Related Words: curve, downside, shift, swing, turn, turnabout, upside; custom, habit, propensity, tenor, way; countercurrent, countertrend; undercurrent, undertow

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