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What is another word for Current? – 261 Current Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    prevalent widespread common popular fashionable trendy modern contemporary existing present ongoing continuing prevailing dominant ruling regnant customary usual habitual accustomed familiar known prevalent existing present circulating flowing prevalent general universal shared joint mutual communal collective prevailing widespread extensive broad comprehensive overall aggregate total flowing streaming moving passing progressing advancing flowing running moving passing progressing contemporary coeval coincident synchronous simultaneous concomitant coterminous existing present current topical timely modern up-to-date in style in vogue fashionable chic stylish popular widespread common general universal prevailing dominant customary usual habitual accustomed familiar known

    Meaning of Current

    The primary meaning of the word "current" is something that is happening or existing now.

    Definitions

    • The word "current" has multiple definitions, including:
    • + Relating to the present time
    • + Flowing or moving, especially in a natural and continuous way
    • + Accepted or practiced by most people
    • + A flow of fluid, especially electricity or water
    • * Oxford Languages defines "current" as "belonging to the present time" and "a flow of fluid, especially electricity or water".

    Etymology of Current

    The word "current" has its roots in the Latin word "currens", which is the present participle of "currere", meaning "to run".
    The word "current" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a flow of fluid, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other definitions.

    Example Uses

    • The company is trying to stay current with the latest technology.
    • * The current weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
    • * The river's current is strong, so be careful when swimming.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    outdated obsolete old ancient past former previous earlier prior antique vintage outmoded archaic antiquated fossilized outdated stale stagnant static motionless stationary still immobile inactive dormant extinct dead inactive inert lifeless moribund stagnant

    Related Nouns

    stream flow river ocean tide wave surge flood torrent current flux movement trend fashion style vogue mode custom habit practice tradition convention usage trend tendency inclination propensity prediction forecast projection outlook prospect circulation dissemination distribution transmission conveyance passage transit

    Related Verbs

    flow move run pass progress advance circulate disseminate distribute transmit convey carry transport channel guide direct navigate steer drift float glide slide slip slide stream surge flood overflow gush spill pour issue emanate arise emerge originate proceed continue persist endure last

    Related Adjectives

    flowing moving running passing progressing advancing circulating disseminating distributing transmitting conveying carrying transporting channeling guiding directing navigating steering drifting floating gliding sliding slipping streaming surging flooding overflowing gushing spilling pouring issuing emanating arising emerging originating proceeding continuing persisting enduring lasting present existing contemporary modern up-to-date in style in vogue fashionable chic stylish popular widespread common general universal prevailing dominant customary usual habitual accustomed familiar known