current (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “current”

1. happening or existing at the present time
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   I like to stay updated on current events around the world.
2. widely used or accepted at this time
   Slang words like "groovy" are no longer current.

noun “current”

1. a steady flow of a fluid (like water or air) in a certain direction
   The swimmers struggled against the strong current in the river.
2. the flow of electric charge through a medium
   The circuit was designed to handle high electrical current.
3. (figurative) a general tendency or course of events
   There is a current of optimism in the company after the recent success.