currently

[ kur-uhnt-lee, kuhr- ]

adverb

1. at the presenttime; now:

   She is currently working as a lab technician.

Word History and Origins

Origin of currently¹

First recorded in 1570–80; current + -ly

Example Sentences

BBC News NI understands a pay award backdated to this August is currently being considered by union representatives.

From BBC

Expectant mothers and women trying to conceive should continue to take supplementary folic acid - the synthetic version of the vitamin folate - as currently advised by medical practioners.

From BBC

Melvin, 44, currently serves as news anchor and co-host of the program’s third hour.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr McGuinness is currently on day four of his challenge, cycling on his dream childhood bike - the Raleigh Chopper - from Ecclefechan to Strathaven.

From BBC

Although the company is currently targeting people with disabilities, Musk has said the implants could be wedded with artificial intelligence to greatly magnify the intelligence of all humans — presenting its own set of thorny scientific and ethical issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• directly
• presently