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What is the Plural of “Current”?

This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.

SingularcurrentPluralcurrents
Rule: regularIPA: /ˈkɜːrənt/

Singular and Plural Form of Current

Current is the singular noun form. Currents is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: Current describes something that is happening right now or something that is in use today.

Why is the Plural of Current “currents”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Current

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: current → currents

How to Remember the Plural of Current

Just add -s to “current” to make “currents”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: Sometimes pronounced to rhyme with "cut," but it actually rhymes with "were.".

Singular vs Plural Examples with Current

See current and currents used in real sentences side by side.

  • The current situation in the office has changed since yesterday. B1
  • What is the current temperature outside? B1
  • She holds a current position as marketing director. B2

How to Pronounce Current and Currents

The "cu" at the start sounds like "cur" in "curry." Stress is on the first syllable.

Origin and Etymology of Current

From Latin currens, meaning "running," referring to flow or motion.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Current

What is the plural of “current”?

The plural of “current” is “currents”.

Is “currents” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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