All current synonyms
curΒ·rent
C c adj current
- contemporary β Contemporary things are modern and relate to the present time.
- modern β of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- ongoing β continuing without termination or interruption: ongoing research projects.
- present β being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
- prevailing β predominant: prevailing winds.
- instant β an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment: They arrived not an instant too soon.
- general β of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
- ruling β a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- in β (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
- now β at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- fad β a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group.
- mod β very modern; up-to-date; being in the vanguard in style, dress, etc.
- swinging β Also called Big Band music, swing music. a style of jazz, popular especially in the 1930s and often arranged for a large dance band, marked by a smoother beat and more flowing phrasing than Dixieland and having less complex harmonies and rhythms than modern jazz.
- accepted β Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- accustomed β If you are accustomed to something, you know it so well or have experienced it so often that it seems natural, unsurprising, or easy to deal with.
- afoot β If you say that a plan or scheme is afoot, it is already happening or being planned, but you do not know much about it.
- customary β Customary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
- doing β action; performance; execution: Your misfortune is not of my doing.
- fashionable β observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
- hot β having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
- popular β regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
- prevalent β widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
- rampant β violent in action or spirit; raging; furious: a rampant leopard.
- regnant β reigning; ruling (usually used following the noun it modifies): a queen regnant.
- rife β of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use: Crime is rife in the slum areas of our cities.
- state-of-the-art β the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science.
- topical β pertaining to or dealing with matters of current or local interest: a topical reference.
- trendy β of, in, or pertaining to the latest trend or style.
- up-to-date β (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
adjective current
- recent β of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc.: recent events; a recent trip.
- circulating β Moving about freely.
noun current
- flow β to move along in a stream: The river flowed slowly to the sea.
- stream β a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook. Synonyms: rill, run, streamlet, runnel.
- undercurrent β a tendency underlying or at variance with the obvious or superficial significance of words, actions, etc.: Even in his friendliest remarks, one could sense an undercurrent of hostility.
- tide β the periodic rise and fall of the waters of the ocean and its inlets, produced by the attraction of the moon and sun, and occurring about every 12 hours.
- flux β a flowing or flow.
- flood β a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
- river β a person who rives.
- course β Course is often used in the expression 'of course', or instead of 'of course' in informal spoken English. See of course.
- draught β a drawing, sketch, or design.
- drift β a driving movement or force; impulse; impetus; pressure.
- jet β a compact black coal, susceptible of a high polish, used for making beads, jewelry, buttons, etc.
- juice β the natural fluid, fluid content, or liquid part that can be extracted from a plant or one of its parts, especially of a fruit: orange juice.
- progression β the act of progressing; forward or onward movement.
- run β execution
- rush β to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- spate β a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring: a spate of angry words.
- ebb and flow β tidal movement
preposition current
- under consideration β being deliberated
- up β to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.