current

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   occurring in or belonging to the present time

   current events

2. 2
   noun

   a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)

   the raft floated downstream on the current

3. 3
   noun

   a flow of electricity through a conductor

   the current was measured in amperes

4. 4
   noun

   The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

   The mantle is important to our discussion in that its viscous nature can conduct convection currents that have effects on the crust upon which we live.

5. 5
   adj

   Existing or occurring at the moment.

   current events

6. 6
   adj

   Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment; having currency.

   current affairs

7. 7
   adj

   Electric; of or relating to electricity.

   current bill

8. 8
   adj

   Running or moving rapidly.

   For here we met, some ten or twelve of us, / To chase a creature that was current then / In these wild woods, the hart with golden horns.

Etymology

From Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Old French curant (French courant), present participle of courre (“to run”), from Latin currere (“to run”) (present participle currens). Doublet of courant.