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currently

[ˈkʌrəntli ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adverb

in the present time

At the present time; now.

Synonyms

at present, now, presently.

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Word Description / Examples
currently

Used to indicate something happening at this moment or in the present time, often in formal or professional contexts.

  • She is currently working on a new project.
  • The system is currently down for maintenance.
presently

Used to mean 'in the near future' in American English or 'currently' in British English. Can also sound slightly old-fashioned.

  • She will be here presently.
  • He is presently living in London.
now

Commonly used in both formal and informal situations to specify something happening right at this moment.

  • We need to leave now.
  • Right now, the weather is perfect.
at present

Similar to 'currently', but a bit more formal. It is often used in written and spoken English to denote the current time period.

  • At present, we have no further information.
  • The company is not hiring at present.

Examples of usage

  • I am currently working on a new project.
  • She is currently studying for her exams.
  • The restaurant is currently closed for renovations.
Context #2 | Adverb

at a specific time

At a specific time in the past or future.

Synonyms

at that moment, at that time.

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Word Description / Examples
currently

Used to describe something that is happening or being done in the present time.

  • I am currently reading a fascinating book.
  • She is currently working on a new project.
at that time

Used to describe a period or point in time in the past when something happened.

  • At that time, mobile phones were not common.
  • He lived in Paris at that time.
at that moment

Used to refer to a specific point in time in the past.

  • At that moment, I realized I had made a mistake.
  • He called me just at that moment.

Examples of usage

  • She was currently living in London when she received the job offer.
  • The event is currently scheduled for next Saturday.

Translations

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Origin of 'currently'

The word 'currently' is derived from the word 'current', which originally meant 'running or flowing'. The adverb form 'currently' emerged in the mid-19th century, combining the suffix '-ly' with 'current' to indicate something happening at the present time. Over time, 'currently' has become a commonly used adverb in English to describe actions or events that are happening now or at a specific time.

See also: current, currentness, subcurrent, subcurrents, undercurrent, undercurrents.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,194, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.