2current noun
plural currents 1 [count] : a continuous movement of water or air in the same direction
▪ Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea. ▪ Air currents carried the balloon for miles. 2 : a flow of electricity [count] ▪ a strong/weak electrical current [noncount] ▪ The circuit supplies current to the saw. — see also alternating current, direct current 3 [count] formal : an idea, feeling, opinion, etc., that is shared by many or most of the people in a group
▪ general currents in politics ▪ intellectual currents — often + of ▪ He is going against the current of public opinion. ▪ There was a current of discontent within the company.
▪ Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea. ▪ Air currents carried the balloon for miles.
▪ general currents in politics ▪ intellectual currents — often + of ▪ He is going against the current of public opinion. ▪ There was a current of discontent within the company.
Do not confuse current with currant.
