current

1. current (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

Example: The mantle is important to our discussion in that its viscous nature can conduct convection currents that have effects on the crust upon which we live.

2. current (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially (oceanography) ellipsis of ocean current.

3. current (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Ellipsis of electric current.: electricity, power in general.

4. current (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Existing or occurring at the moment.

Example: current events

5. current (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment; having currency.

Example: current affairs

6. current (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Electric; of or relating to electricity.

Example: current bill