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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Compare meaning

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

• presently vs. currently

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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

The area is currently served by two bus lines, which saw roughly 20,000 boardings in September, according to Metro.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Tesla currently offers limited autonomous ride-hailing trips using Model Y SUVs in six U.S. cities, including Austin, as well as rides supervised by safety drivers in San Francisco.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Every kid in America is getting a single share of SpaceX, currently valued at around $146.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

But for Musk that’s a relatively trivial amount, even though his fluctuating trillionaire status is currently hovering below the threshold for designation.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

“Soviet ships currently identified in Cuban waters—I don’t know what that means—have either stopped or reversed course,” McCone said, holding up a sheet of paper.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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