Current and Ticking

Current

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

Ticking and current are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ticking" instead an adjective "Current".

Nearby Words: currency, currently

Ticking

Ticking noun - A metallic tapping sound.
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Synonyms for Ticking

Current and ticking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Current" instead an adjective "Ticking".

Nearby Words: tick, ticked, tickling, ticker

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Time Keeps On Ticking: Under the US clock and current UK formats, the clock starts ticking down after each question is read, but while the four choices are read.
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