current

adjective

  • Happening now or at this time.
  • Something that is popular or widely used right now.
  • Moving quickly or fast.

noun

  • The movement of water or air in one direction.
  • A flow of water in the ocean or a river.
  • The flow of electricity.
  • A trend or what is happening now.


Synonym

  • fashionable
  • up-to-date
  • flow
  • stream

Antonym

  • future
  • past

Sentences

  • The current of the river flows quickly.
  • We can feel the current when we swim.
  • The current changes direction sometimes.
  • A strong current can be dangerous.
  • Boats need to be careful of the current.

Word Explanation:

  • Current means something that is going on at this moment. For example, if you are watching a movie, that movie is the current thing you are doing.

Word in hindi

वर्तमान

vartamaan

Other variations in hindi

  • वर्तमान vartamaan
  • धारा dhaara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'current' mean?

The word 'current' means something that is happening right now or something that is up to date.

How do you pronounce 'current'?

You pronounce 'current' like this: 'kur-uhnt'.

What is the origin of the word 'current'?

The word 'current' comes from the Latin word 'currens', which means 'running'.

What is the meaning of 'current' in Kannada?

The word 'current' in Kannada is 'ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ' (Prastuta).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

A current is a flow of water or electricity. In rivers, currents can help fish swim faster!

Proverb

"Still waters run deep" - This means calm things can have a lot going on beneath the surface.

Quote

"The current of life is always flowing; we must learn to swim with it." - Unknown

Mini blog:

The Magical World of Currents

In the magical world of currents, just like in Sowmya Rajendran's stories, we find the flow of rivers and the breeze in the air! Imagine a river rushing by, carrying leaves and tiny fish. That’s a current! It’s like a friendly wave that helps things move along.

And did you know that the wind has currents too? They help birds fly high and kites dance in the sky! So, next time you see a river or feel the wind, remember the currents that make our world so exciting. Let’s explore and discover together!