Word Knowledge · Question 237

Question 237 of 280

The swimmer was pulled off course by a strong current. Current means

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Correct answer to question 237 (Word Knowledge): a flow of water

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A current in a river or ocean is a moving flow of water, which is the sense that fits a swimmer pulled off course.

Updated: November 2026

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