Current and Has-been

Current

Current adjective - Accepted, used, or practiced by most people.

Has-been is an antonym for current.

Nearby Words: currency, currently

Has-been

Has-been noun - One that has passed the peak of effectiveness or popularity.

Current is an antonym for has-been in topics: old-fashioned, in vogue.

Both words in one sentence

  • Wrestling fans see "The Ram" as a former great and current has-been, but the other wrestlers he interacts with, who know all about his warts, treat him with the utmost respect and affection.
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