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current Antonyms

Opposite of current

Because the opposite of current shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.

Usage Example

"The committee is reviewing the organization's past financial policies."

Strongest
past
former
previous
future
Strong
outdated
obsolete
bygone
old

• adjective (Context 2)

In common or general use; widely accepted, practiced, or circulating.

Usage Example

"Several theories regarding the origin of the manuscript remain obsolete among historians."

Strongest
obsolete
outmoded
Strong
archaic
uncommon
rare
defunct

Similar words to current

Words similar to current shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

present
prevailing
prevalent
trend
existing
stream
drift
present-day
See all synonyms of current

• Nearby Words

curly
curmudgeonly
currency
current
currently
curricular
curse

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Current. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/current
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