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current
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kuʁẽˈtezɐ/cor·ren·te·za
Definition
1The swift, continuous movement of water in a river, channel, or sea.
Usage examples
“The boat struggled against the strong current.”
“It's dangerous to swim here because of the powerful current.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common combinations
strong currentriver currentto swim against the current
Idiomatic expressions
- to go with the current
- to swim against the current