Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Current”
Current describes something that is happening right now or something that is in use today.
Word Family of Current
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The current situation in the office has changed since yesterday. B1
- What is the current temperature outside? B1
- She holds a current position as marketing director. B2
Word Form Patterns for Current
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: current → currently.
Origin and Word Formation of Current
From Latin currens, meaning "running," referring to flow or motion.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Current
Wrong: She currently works as a manager there.
Correct: She works as a manager there.
Avoid redundancy; use the adjective "current" OR the adverb "currently," not both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Current
What are the word forms of “current”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “current”?
“current” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “current” come from?
From Latin currens, meaning "running," referring to flow or motion.