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1. current

adjective. ['ˈkɝːənt, ˈkɝːnt, ˈkɑːrənt'] occurring in or belonging to the present time.

Etymology

  • curraunt (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • curant (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Rip Current

  • tarrant
  • parrent
  • garant
  • farrant
  • arent
  • aren't
  • arant

2. current

noun. ['ˈkɝːənt, ˈkɝːnt, ˈkɑːrənt'] a flow of electricity through a conductor.

Etymology

  • curraunt (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • curant (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. current

noun. ['ˈkɝːənt, ˈkɝːnt, ˈkɑːrənt'] a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes).

Etymology

  • curraunt (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • curant (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. current

noun. ['ˈkɝːənt, ˈkɝːnt, ˈkɑːrənt'] dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • curraunt (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • curant (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. rip

verb. ['ˈrɪp'] tear or be torn violently.

Etymology

  • rippen (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. rip

verb. ['ˈrɪp'] cut (wood) along the grain.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • rippen (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. rip

verb. ['ˈrɪp'] move precipitously or violently.

Etymology

  • rippen (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. rip

noun. ['ˈrɪp'] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • rippen (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. rip

noun. ['ˈrɪp'] the act of rending or ripping or splitting something.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • rippen (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. rip

verb. ['ˈrɪp'] criticize or abuse strongly and violently.

Etymology

  • rippen (Middle English (1100-1500))