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course

/ˈkoɚs/

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noun

plural courses

[count] the path or direction that something or someone moves along

the course of a river

a ship's course

The pilot brought the plane back on course.

The ship was blown off course by a storm. - often used figuratively

This win puts the team back on course for the championship.

The book is generally well written but it occasionally veers off course. [=it has some parts that do not seem to be about what the rest of the book is about]

a battle that altered/changed the course of history [=that changed the way things happened in the years that followed] - see also collision course

a path or route that runners, skiers, bikers, etc., move along especially in a race

a cross-country/marathon/ski course - see also obstacle course, racecourse

[count] a series of classes about a particular subject in a school

an introductory/training course

I'm taking a few writing courses [=classes] at the university.

She's taking a chemistry course this semester. - often used before another noun

course materials

course work/requirements

I have a light/full course load this semester. [=I am taking few/many classes this semester]

a group of classes that lead to a degree (sense 5)

(chiefly Brit) She's beginning a four-year course in chemistry. [=(US) a four-year chemistry program]

Students earn the degree after a two-year course of study. - see also correspondence course, crash course, refresher course, sandwich course, survey course

[noncount] :the normal or regular way that something happens over time

There is no cure, but the treatment will slow the course of the disease.

It's something you would never see in the normal/ordinary course of events. [=if things were happening as they usually happen]

payments made in the usual/normal/ordinary course of business [=as part of doing regular business]

The disease usually runs its course in a few days. [=develops in the usual way; begins, gets worse, and ends]

[noncount] - used to describe what happens during a period of time or when something is being done

They met 12 times during/in/over the course of a year.

facts discovered in the course of research

Things will get better in the course of time. [=things will get better as time passes]

[count] :a way of behaving or proceeding that you choose

Our wisest course is to retreat.

We're trying to determine the best course of action [=the best actions; the best things to do] at this point.

[count] medical :a series of medicines or medical treatments that are given to someone over a period of time

a new course of medication

The doctor prescribed a 10-day course of antibiotics.

a short/intensive course of therapy

[count] :a part of a meal that is served separately from other parts

We had salad for the first course.

You can choose what you want for the main course.

A different wine was served with each course.

a five-course dinner [=a dinner served in five separate parts]

[count] :golf course

an 18-hole course

in due course

after a normal amount of time has passed :in the expected time

His discoveries led, in due course, to new forms of treatment.

The reasons will become apparent in due course. [=eventually]

let nature take its course

xem nature

of course

used to show that what is being said is very obvious or already generally known

We're talking, of course, about what happened last night.

She was late and rudeso of course she didn't get the job.

Of course, it wasn't easy for me to admit I was wrong.

Has the bus already left? Of course.

used informally to give permission or say yes in a way that shows you are very certain

May I borrow this book? Of course! [=absolutely, certainly]

Will you go? Of course!

Are you angry with me for being late? Of course not! [=I am not at all angry]

Did you take the money? Of course not! [=I definitely did not]

used to stress that what you are saying is true and you feel no doubt about it

Of course we'll be there. We wouldn't miss it for the world!

Of course I don't hate you! How could you think such a thing? - see also as a matter of course at 1matter

par for the course

xem par

pervert the course of justice

xem pervert

stay the course

xem stay

verb

always followed by an adverb or preposition courses; coursed; coursing

[no obj] :to move or flow quickly

the blood coursing through my veins

Tears were coursing down his cheeks.