course

/kˈɔːs/

/ˈkɔɹs/

[noun] [adverb] [verb]

Course

[NOUN]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

synonyms : class

course of instruction

course of study

an area of land or water used for races

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

a series of interconnected events or actions, typically leading towards a particular goal or outcome

synonyms : line

a period of continuous drug treatment

general line of orientation

synonyms : trend

a mode of action

synonyms : course of action

a line or route along which something travels or moves

synonyms : path

track

(construction) a layer of masonry

synonyms : row

a body of students who are taught together

synonyms : class

form

grade

a period of study at a college or university that leads to an exam or a qualification

course

[ADVERB]

as might be expected

synonyms : naturally

of course

antonyms : unnaturally

to course

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

move along, of liquids

synonyms : feed

flow

run

hunt with hounds

move swiftly through or over

Examples

1. Our ship changed course.

2. The course gives you a bird's eye view of European art history.

3. The school offers a course for beginners in Vietnamese.

4. The ship is holding a south-easterly course.

Nearby words

courage of convictions