What is the difference between Currant and Current?




What is the difference between Currant and Current? :


Currant : (noun)

( 1 ) Small sweet, dried, seedless grape used in cookery

He is fond of currant cakes.



Current : (adjective)

( 1 ) Happening now

Of the present time

He spoke on current issues.

Where is the current issue of the magazine?

Who is her current boy-friend?


( 2 ) In common or general use

Generally accepted

There are many words that are not longer current.



Current : (noun)

( 1 ) Movement of water, air, etc…

Flowing in a certain direction

The swimmer was swept away by the current.

She had to swim against the current.


( 2 ) Flow of electricity through something or along a wire or cable

Please turn on the current.


( 3 ) Trend, course or movement (Of events, opinions, etc…)

Nothing disturbs the peaceful current of life in the village.











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