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

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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

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currently

Federal law requires candidates who aren’t currently in Congress to report all loans exceeding $10,000, except those for personal residences.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Prime Minister Balendra Shah promised to provide "safe and comfortable accommodation" for thousands of people displaced by the disaster and currently living in temporary relief camps.

From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026

He doesn’t own it yet; he’s currently under contract to buy the property and will donate it to a public agency once the sale closes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

More than 230,000 people currently claim Pip in Northern Ireland as of 31 May, according to the department.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

“Hopefully much more than I’ve currently done. I’m sorry that we’ve failed you in any way, Brianna.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

Related Words

• directly
• presently