current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[current] [event/situation/trend]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'current' with 'present' in formal writing; both are correct, but 'current' is often used for situations or trends, while 'present' can also be used for people or physical presence.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The current president is very popular.
- Our current project will finish next month.
- She is happy with her current job.
- Current trends show more people working from home.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a [strong/weak] current
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners confuse 'current' (noun) with 'tide'. Tides are changes in sea level caused by the moon and sun, while currents are flows of water.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
nature
|science
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
an [electric] current
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|technology
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
cur - rent (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She reads the newspaper to keep up with current affairs.
- The TV show focuses on current affairs and politics.
flow with the current
1/flˈoʊ wˈɪθ ðə kˈɚənt/
idiom
Follow prevailing trends or opinions
To do what most other people are doing, without trying to be different.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She prefers to flow with the current rather than stand out.
- Many companies just flow with the current when it comes to marketing trends.
go against the current
1/ɡˈoʊ əɡˈɛnst ðə kˈɚənt/
idiom
Act against prevailing trends or opinions
To do something differently from most people or from what is popular.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.