current

/ˈkʌɹənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: currents · currenter · currentest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuyển động một chiều của khí hoặc chất lỏng

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Noun

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially (oceanography) ellipsis of ocean current.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phần chất lỏng di chuyển liên tục theo một hướng nhất định

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Existing or occurring at the moment.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tồn tại hoặc xảy ra tại thời điểm hiện tại

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Adjective

Examples

current events

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được chấp nhận, sử dụng, thực hành hoặc phổ biến tại thời điểm hiện tại

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Adjective

Examples

current affairs

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “current” mean?

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

Is “current” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.