Definition of course - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
educationseries of lessons on a subject
- She enrolled in a French course.
2.
foodpart of a meal served at one time
- The main course was delicious.
3.
navigationpath or direction followed by something
- The river changed its course after the flood.
4.
sportsarea used for racing or golf
- The horse raced around the course.
5.
story flowprogression or development of events over time
- The course of the novel surprised every reader.
6.
medicalTECH. prescribed series of medical treatmentsTECH.
- He completed a course of antibiotics.
7.
constructionTECH. continuous layer of building materialTECH.
- The bricklayer finished the first course of bricks.
Adverb
- Course, I'll help you with that.
Verb
1.
movementintr. Dated flow quickly like a liquidintr. Dated
- The river courses through the valley.
2.
huntingtr. Dated UK hunt animals with hounds using sighttr. Dated UK
- They coursed the deer across the open fields.
Images of course
continuous layer of building material
Expressions with course
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used to show something is obvious
Of course it rains a lot in the rainforest.
short, intensive class to learn something quickly
She took a crash course in French before her trip.
proceeding as expected or planned
The project is on course to finish by June.
path leading to a collision if unchanged
The asteroid is on a collision course with Earth.
during the progress or development of something
New issues arose in course of the investigation.
indicates time period during which something happens
She learned French over the course of three years.
decide and begin to follow a direction or path
The captain set a course for the nearest island.
control direction along a chosen path or route
The captain will steer a course through the narrow channel.
deviate from the planned direction
The hiker strayed off course and got lost in the forest.
progress in a natural manner without interference
We decided to let the river take its course.
continue until reaching a natural end
The symptoms will run their course in a few days.
something that is expected or normal
For them, helping others is a matter of course.
permit natural events to happen without interference
We decided to allow nature to take her course during the healing.
disrupt plans or intentions unexpectedly
The sudden storm blew our picnic off course.
cause a major alteration in historical events
The invention of the internet changed the course of history.
be an intrinsic part of one's nature
The love for music courses through her veins.
persist in a plan despite challenges
She held her course despite the difficulties she faced.
at a suitable time in the future
You will receive your package in due course.
in a usual or expected manner
In the ordinary course of things, the sun rises in the east.
endure until the end of a challenge
Despite the heat, she managed to last the course.
allow natural events to happen without interference or control
We decided to let nature take her course during the recovery.
heading towards conflict or disaster
Their opposing views put them on a collision course.
something normal or expected in a situation
Delays are par for the course in construction projects.
to complete a natural development or period of time
The illness just needs to run its course without medication.
Origin of course
Latin, cursus (running)
Terms with course included in their meaning
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food
sweet course served at the end of a meal
direction
take a particular course or direction
education
class or course in mathematics
alter course
change direction
directional movement
following the length or course of something
make decision
decide on a course of action
sweet course
fruits or nuts served after a meal
plan
thought or suggestion for a possible course of action
habit
regular course of action or procedure
sports
path or course for racing or exercise
employment
document to apply for job or course
education certificate
official paper showing you finished a course or passed exams
path
direct route or course
work
task given as part of a job or course
commitment
pledge or bind to a certain course
education
last exams in a course or academic period
education
completion of a course of study with a diploma
education training
basic information given at the beginning of a course or presentation
travel
plan and direct the route or course of a vehicle
plan or direction
course of action or way of achieving a specified result
guidance
advice on the best course of action
education
enroll in a course or institution
appetizer
first course of a meal
traveling
moving from place to place without a fixed course
Examples of course in a sentence
The course on digital marketing was very informative. The dessert course was everyone's favorite. We started with a soup course before the main dish. The ship stayed on course despite the storm. The pilot adjusted the course to avoid turbulence. The golf course was in pristine condition.
They set up a new course for the car race. The course of the investigation changed suddenly. Over the course of the year, tensions eased. The doctor recommended a course of physical therapy. She started a course of treatment for her allergies. The mason laid a course of stones for the foundation. Each course of tiles was meticulously aligned. Course, you can borrow my charger. Course, they knew about the delay. Tears coursed down her cheeks. Excitement coursed through his veins. They coursed the hare through the meadow. The hunters coursed foxes at dawn.
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- French:cours, bien sûr, ...
- German:Kurs, natürlich, ...
- Italian:corso, certo, ...
- Spanish:curso, claro, ...
- Portuguese:curso, claro, ...
- Chinese:课程, 当然, ...
- Japanese:コース, もちろん, ...
- Arabic:دَورة, طَبْعًا, ...
- Hebrew:קוּרְס, בֶּטַח, ...
- Russian:курс, конечно, ...
- Ukrainian:курс, звісно, ...
- Hindi:पाठ्यक्रम, ज़रूर, ...
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