The word “current” can have several meanings depending on the context:
1. **As an adjective**: It refers to something that is happening or existing now; it indicates the present time. For example, “current events” or “current trends.”
2. **As a noun**: It can refer to a flow of water or air in a particular direction, such as an ocean current or a wind current.
3. **In physics**: It pertains to the flow of electric charge, commonly measured in amperes.
Each of these definitions highlights different uses of the word “current” in various contexts.