currently
Americanadverb
Etymology
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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.
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Example Sentences
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The reality is that we currently face practical, immediate funding needs that require a practical, immediate response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
There is shock, anger and sorrow, as well as demands for laws against animal cruelty, which China currently does not have.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The company currently manages over 7 billion devices in real time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
We’re not sure that any artificial intelligence that currently exists can solve that particular problem.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
“You earn straight As. You excel on all the state tests. You deserve better than we can currently offer you here at Riverview. You deserve to be at Sunny Brook.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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