current

cur|rent¹ W1S1 [ˈkʌrənt US ˈkə:r-] adj [only before noun]

[Date: 1200-1300; : Old French; Origin: curant, present participle of courre 'to run', from Latin currere]

happening or existing now

▪ the current President

▪ In its current state, the house would be worth £200,000.

current ²

current² n

1.) a continuous movement of water in a river, lake, or sea

→↑tide

ocean/sea/tidal etc current

▪ Strong currents can be very dangerous for swimmers.

2.) a continuous movement of air

▪ Some birds use warm air currents to help them fly.

current of

▪ currents of warm air rising from the plain

3.) a flow of electricity through a wire

▪ an electrical current

→↑alternating current, ↑direct current

4.) an idea, feeling, or opinion that a particular group of people has

▪ The committee reflects the different political currents within the organization.

current of

▪ There was an underlying current of discontent among teachers.

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HINT

Do not confuse with currant (=small dried fruit).

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