currently
KUHR-uhnt-lee
Currently (adverb) means At this moment; now. Example: “She is currently working on a new novel.”
adverb
1
At this moment; now.
"CBP told CNN it currently processes “nearly 4 million duty-free de minimis shipments a day.”"
— Elisabeth Buchwald and Ramishah Maruf, A massive tariff on millions of Americans’ purchases just went into effect — cue the chaos (2025)
"All the beds of the hotel are currently occupied, but we have a free room tomorrow."
"I'm currently living with my parents while I find a new job."
"She is currently working on a new novel."
"The store is currently closed for renovations."
"Our family currently lives in a small flat near the river."
How to use currently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRight now, at present.
Common mistake
Often overused in formal writing where simple present tense already implies "now" — e.g. "the system currently supports" can usually just be "the system supports."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more currently
- Superlative
- most currently
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She is _____ working on a new novel.
Etymology
From "current" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for currently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
fervently
patiently
evidently
presently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “currently” mean?
The word “currently” means at this moment; now. In plain terms, right now, at present.
How do you pronounce “currently”?
“Currently” is pronounced KUHR-uhnt-lee (/ˈkʌɹ ənt.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “currently” in a sentence?
Here is “currently” used in a sentence: “She is currently working on a new novel.”
What is the opposite of “currently”?
The opposite of “currently” — its antonyms — are formerly and subsequently.
What part of speech is “currently”?
“Currently” is an adverb.
Is “currently” a common word?
“Currently” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between currently and presently?
Currently means at this moment, right now. Presently traditionally means soon or shortly, though it is increasingly used to mean now as well. To avoid confusion, use currently when you clearly mean the present time and presently when you mean in a little while.
Is currently formal or informal?
Currently is neutral and works in both formal and casual writing. It appears often in reports, news, and business updates because it cleanly signals the present state of affairs. In very informal speech, people frequently just say "now" or "right now" instead.
What is an example of currently in a sentence?
You might say, "She is currently working from home," or "The store is currently closed for repairs." In each case, currently pins the statement to the present moment, signalling that the situation is true now but may well change later.
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