current
/ˈkʌrənt/
cur · rent
ˈkʌr · ənt
English Definition
adj. happening or existing now
Significado en Español
actual, corriente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiện tại, dòng điện
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Example Sentence
What is the current price of gold?
黄金现在的价格是多少？
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “current”:
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A
former
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B
past
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C
outdated
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D
present
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D — present.
“current” means adj. happening or existing now
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ president took office in this country just two years ago.
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A
past
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B
current
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C
former
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D
ancient
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B — current.
“current” means adj. happening or existing now
Common questions about “current”
What does “current” mean?
current — adj. happening or existing now. In Chinese: 当前的，现在的.
How do you pronounce “current”?
current is pronounced /ˈkʌrənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cur · rent.
How do you use “current” in a sentence?
What is the current price of gold? (黄金现在的价格是多少？)
What are synonyms for “current”?
present, existing, ongoing — all close in meaning to current (adj. happening or existing now).
Is “current” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. current appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
