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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• 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

The company is currently looking to sell 75 million shares at a price range of $24 to $27 share.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

At stake is both military supremacy—rare earths are used in jet-fighter engines and weapons—and control over civilian supply chains that currently are hooked on China’s minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The decision may yet be taken out of Solak's hands, with the Football Association currently investigating Eckert's conduct.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The results suggest a possible path toward improving treatment for cancers that currently respond poorly to CAR T-cell therapy, particularly solid tumors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Of all the reintroductions of all the different species that are undertaken, only a small percentage currently have elaborate training-to-be-wild programs.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

Related Words

• directly
• presently