English · Nature & Environment
current
/ˈkʌr.ənt/
[/ˈkʌr.ənt/]
flow of water or air
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A continuous movement of water or air in a particular direction.
Example
The strong current pulled the small boat far from the shore within a few minutes.
The strong current pulled the small boat far from the shore within a few minutes.
Etymology
From Old French 'corant', running, from Latin 'currere', to run.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for water, air, and electricity.