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Definition of currently

currently

/ˈkɝː.ənt.li/
cur · rent · ly
Adjective:current
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• adverb

1

At the present time; right now.

Example

"She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in marine biology."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Learners speaking Romance languages often confuse 'currently' (at the present time) with the false friend 'actually' (in fact or really).

• Rhymes for currently

• Nearby Words

currawong
currency
current
currently
curricular
curriculum
curry

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the adjective 'current' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'current' traces back to Old French 'corant' (running) and Latin 'currere' (to run).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Currently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/currently
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