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

Trees currently tend to be planted in conditions that were not easy for them to grow in, Croeser said.

From Science Daily

In the United States, there are currently more adults living with cerebral palsy than children.

From Science Daily

The company currently makes diesel engines for vans at its Dagenham factory in Essex.

From BBC

The benchmark - or base - rate, set by the Bank of England currently stands at 4.75%.

From BBC

New York — Chad Michael Murray is currently deep in thought.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• directly
• presently