“Currant” or “Current”

Overview

currant / current are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

currant: (noun) any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams. (noun) any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants. (noun) small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking.

current: (noun) a flow of electricity through a conductor. (noun) a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes). (adjective) occurring in or belonging to the present time.

Pronunciation

currant: NA

current: k·ER·ah·n·t

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