currently

American  

[kur-uhnt-lee, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ənt li, ˈkʌr- /

adverb

1. at the presenttime; now.

   She is currently working as a lab technician.

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Etymology

Origin of currently

First recorded in 1570–80; current + -ly

Compare meaning

How does currently compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• presently vs. currently

Explanation

Currently means now. You're currently reading the meaning of the word currently. As with other words you use to refer to the present time, when you use currently, you're often implying that things might change. For example, if you say you're not currently dating anyone, you're hinting that you might in the future. If you're currently working on your novel, you'll probably be working on something else at some point in the future. If your dog isn't currently house-trained, you're probably hoping he will be soon.

Example Sentences

Currently, the bid for the signed script of the “Friends” pilot is set at $3,600.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Currently, the law subsidizes 83 ADA positions for Orleans Parish.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Currently both have an single-A-plus average credit rating and similar duration around 6.1 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Currently, Wall Street sees positive operating income in 2030, when annual vehicle sales are projected to reach about 370,000 units.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Currently, they were majestically torturing Saint-Saëns’s “Danse Macabre.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

Related Words

• directly
• presently