currently
gb/kˈɚəntli/ us/kˈɚəntli/
A2
English
~ 1400
Senses
0 senses
adverb
A2
relation
1
At the present time
Happening or true at this time.
Usage pattern:
[something] is currently [happening/true/being done]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'currently' with 'presently' without realizing 'presently' can also mean 'soon' in some varieties of English.
Synonyms
presently (Slightly more formal and can also mean 'soon' in some contexts.)
|
now (More informal and conversational.)
Antonyms
formerly (Refers to something that was true in the past but is not true now.)
|
previously (Refers to an earlier time before the present moment.)
Collocations
currently available
|currently working
|currently under review
|currently in progress
|currently employed
Themes
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The store is currently closed for renovations.
- She is currently working on a new project.
- We are currently experiencing technical difficulties.
- He is currently living in New York.
- The policy is currently under review.
Learner examples
- I am currently at home.
- She is currently in the kitchen.
- The bus is currently full.
- He is currently reading a book.
- It is currently raining.
Grammar
Dictionary form
currently
IPA
GB/kˈɚəntli/
US/kˈɚəntli/
Syllables & stress
cur - rently (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: currently
- Plural: currentlies
Word family
Forms
currentlies
noun
Core family
current
adjective A2
Related words
currency
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
previous
adjective A2
previously
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
concurrent
adjective B2
concurrently
adverb
Expressions
as it stands currently
1/ˈæz ˈɪt stˈændz kˈɚəntli/
fixed phrase
In its current state
The way something is right now, without changes.
Examples
- As it stands currently, the plan is not ready for approval.
- The law, as it stands currently, does not allow this action.
not currently available
1/nˈɑt kˈɚəntli əvˈeɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
Not available at the moment
Not able to be used or gotten right now.
Examples
- This product is not currently available in stores.
- Tickets are not currently available for that event.