[more current; most current] 1 always used before a noun : happening or existing now : belonging to or existing in the present time
▪ the current month ▪ the magazine's current issue ▪ The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words. ▪ the current political crisis ▪ By current [=present-day] standards, they were very young when they got married. ▪ Who is your current employer? ▪ current trends/fashions ▪ current ideas about education 2 not used before a noun, chiefly US : aware of what is happening in a particular area of activity
▪ As a teacher I have to stay current [=up-to-date] in my field, which is biology. ▪ We need to keep current with the latest information.
▪ the current month ▪ the magazine's current issue ▪ The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words. ▪ the current political crisis ▪ By current [=present-day] standards, they were very young when they got married. ▪ Who is your current employer? ▪ current trends/fashions ▪ current ideas about education
▪ As a teacher I have to stay current [=up-to-date] in my field, which is biology. ▪ We need to keep current with the latest information.
— cur·rent·ly adverb
▪ She is currently [=presently] living in Texas. ▪ The product is not currently available. ▪ Currently [=at the present time], police have no suspects in the case.
▪ She is currently [=presently] living in Texas. ▪ The product is not currently available. ▪ Currently [=at the present time], police have no suspects in the case.







