current

Meanings

• noun

  The flow of an electric charge, such as in a battery or electric circuit.

  - "The electric current in the wires powers the appliances in your home."
  - "The electric current is measured in amperes."

• noun

  A large body of water flowing in a particular direction.

  - "The Mississippi River is a powerful and constant current."
  - "The tides create a strong current in the ocean."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɝɹənt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

future , past , out-of-date , unfashionable

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Synonyms

electric current , flow , stream , flow , stream , tendency , fashionable , prevailing , prevalent , rife , up-to-date , present , speeding

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with current
curve , nerve , perverse , verse

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Variants

List of all variants of current that leads to same result
current , currentness , currentnesses , currents , current assets , current account , current affairs , current events , alternating current , alternating currents , direct current , direct currents , eddy current , eddy currents , rip current , rip currents , unidirectional current , unidirectional currents

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'currere', meaning 'to run'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest current in the world is the Gulf Stream, which carries about 1.5 million cubic feet of water per second.

2. The term 'current' was first used in English in the late 15th century to refer to the flow of a river or a stream.

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Related Concepts

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1. Voltage: Electric potential difference that causes electric current to flow.

2. Resistance: The opposition to the flow of electric current.

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Culture

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Current is an essential concept in physics and electricity. It is a fundamental property of electric circuits and plays a crucial role in the functioning of various devices, from household appliances to complex machinery. In literature, current is often used metaphorically to represent a flow or movement, such as in the phrase 'the current of public opinion'.

How to Memorize "current"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a battery with electric current flowing through wires.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'current' with the flow of electricity or water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Current flows from Voltage to Resistance' to remember the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.

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