currency
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for currency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The system of money used in a particular country.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The system of money used in a particular country.
“The euro is the currency used across much of Europe.”
How to use currency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
foreign currency
currency exchange
gain currency
Etymology
From Medieval Latin currentia, "a flowing" or "a running," from Latin currere, "to run" — the idea of money "running" or circulating through an economy.
Full origin of currency →Frequently asked questions
What does “currency” mean?
The word “currency” means the system of money used in a particular country. In plain terms, the money system of a country, or, more broadly, how widely something is accepted or believed.
How do you pronounce “currency”?
“Currency” is pronounced KUHR-uhn-see (/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “currency” in a sentence?
Here is “currency” used in a sentence: “The euro is the currency used across much of Europe.”
What part of speech is “currency”?
“Currency” is a noun.
Where does the word “currency” come from?
The word “currency” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin currentia, "a flowing" or "a running," from Latin currere, "to run" — the idea of money "running" or circulating through an economy.
Is “currency” a common word?
“Currency” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “currency” have?
“Currency” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the system of money used in a particular country.
What is the difference between currency and money?
Money is the general term for any medium of exchange, including physical cash and bank balances. Currency usually refers to the specific system of money used in a particular country, such as the pound, the dollar, or the euro.
Is currency countable or uncountable?
Both, depending on the sense. It is countable when comparing different national systems of money ('trading in several currencies') and uncountable when it means general acceptance or circulation ('the theory still has currency').
