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currently

 

[ ˈkʌrəntli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in the present time

At the present time; now.

Synonyms

at present, now, presently

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

Examples of usage

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

Translations

Translations of the word "currently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualmente

🇮🇳 वर्तमान में

🇩🇪 derzeit

🇮🇩 saat ini

🇺🇦 зараз

🇵🇱 obecnie

🇯🇵 現在

🇫🇷 actuellement

🇪🇸 actualmente

🇹🇷 şu anda

🇰🇷 현재

🇸🇦 حاليًا

🇨🇿 aktuálně

🇸🇰 v súčasnosti

🇨🇳 目前

🇸🇮 trenutno

🇮🇸 núna

🇰🇿 қазіргі уақытта

🇬🇪 ამჟამად

🇦🇿 hal-hazırda

🇲🇽 actualmente

Etymology

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.