currently
She is currently working on a new project.
This means she is working on it now.
at the present time; now
The company is currently hiring new employees.
The company is hiring new employees now.
The weather is currently sunny.
The weather is sunny at the moment.
Often used to emphasize the present moment in contrast to past or future events.
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Pro Tip
Usage in formal contexts
In formal writing or professional settings, 'currently' is often preferred over 'right now' or 'at present'.
Gold Rule
Avoid redundancy
Do not use 'currently' with other time indicators like 'now' or 'at present' in the same sentence.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'curraunt', from Old French 'courant', present participle of 'courir' (to run), from Latin 'currere' (to run).
Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in business, news, and everyday conversation to indicate the present moment.