course

/kɔːs/ noun

Definition

of course A1 used to say ‘yes’ strongly, often to be polite: ‘Can you help me?’ ‘Of course!’

of course B1 used to show that what you are saying is obvious: Of course, the Olympics are not just about money.

of course not A2 used to say ‘no’ strongly: ‘Do you mind if I borrow your pen?’ ‘Of course not.’

A1 a set of lessons about a particular subject: She did a ten-week computer course.

A2 a part of a meal: a three-course dinner

B1 an area used for horse races or playing golf: a golf course

› the direction in which a ship, plane, etc. is moving: The boat was blown off course (= in the wrong direction).

› the way something develops, usually over a long time: Nuclear weapons have changed the course of history.

(Definition of course noun from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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