currently

Everyday

1. Currently means now, at this time. tree →
2. It tells how things are at the moment, which may change later. tree →

In the lessons

maths: gives the amount at the present time, before any change in the problem (the starting amount); age problems; everyday life and news: «currently closed», «currently raining»; science: currently known facts may change with new discoveries

Examples

• Sam currently has 15 dollars. tree →
• The tank currently holds 30 liters. tree →
• Lisa is currently 9 years old. tree →
• Currently there are 40 birds in the tree. tree →
• The pool is currently closed. tree →
• It is currently raining in London. tree →
• She is currently reading a book about space. tree →

Note

Marks the starting amount for now; future changes are added or taken away from it. Trap: in age problems, «currently 9» means in 5 years she will be 14. Do not confuse with «currant» (a small dried fruit) or «current» (a flow of water or electricity).