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Definition current in British English

current noun

noun
/ˈkʌrənt/
1

a strong movement of water in one direction

Example

Strong currents and winds swept their boat out to sea.

Synonyms and related words
course current down
2

a strong movement of air in one direction

Example

Birds of prey use air currents to lift them.

Example

A fan supplies a current of fresh air.

Synonyms and related words
a breath of air/wind the air airborne
3

a flow of electricity

Example

electric current

Synonyms and related words
AC active alternating current
Definition current in British English