Currently
/ˈkʌrəntli/
Definitions
At the present time; now.
/ˈkʌrəntli/
At the present time
I am currently reading a book.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'right now' or 'at this moment.' For example: 'I'm *currently* eating a sandwich,' which means I'm eating a sandwich right now!
👶 For kids: Right now!
More Examples
The store is currently closed for renovations.
Currently, the stock market is showing positive trends.
How It's Used
"The project is currently underway."
"Currently, our market share is 15%."
"The weather forecast currently predicts rain."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
currently trending
Popular or widely discussed at the present time, especially on social media or the internet.
"That video is currently trending on YouTube."
current affairs
Events of political or social importance happening now.
"She is very well-informed about current affairs."
From "current" (presently existing) + "-ly" (adverb suffix). "Current" itself comes from the Latin "currere" meaning "to run" or "flow".
The word 'currently' has been used in English since the late 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'current' as what's happening right *now*.
Word Origin
"to run, flow (currere)"