currant
- current
These words are both pronounced /^kʌrənt/.
‘currant’
Currant is a noun. A currant is a small dried grape.
...dried fruits such as currants, raisins and dried apricots.
‘current’ used as a noun
Current can be a noun or an adjective.
A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river or lake, or in the sea.
The child had been swept out to sea by the current.
A current is also a steady flowing movement of air, or a flow of electricity through a wire or circuit.
I felt a current of cool air blowing in my face.
There was a powerful electric current running through the wires.
‘current’ used as an adjective
Current is used to describe things which are happening or being used now, rather than at some time in the past or future.
Our current methods of production are far too expensive.