Course
noun
The route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river.
The course of the river
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- alter course
- off course
noun
A set of lessons or a plan of study on a particular subject.
I am taking a course in English literature
Often appears as...
- course of study
- english course
noun
One part of a meal.
For the main course, we had steak
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- main course
- second course
noun
The way something develops or naturally happens.
Let nature take its course
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- course of action
- course of events
noun
A sports area.
The golf course is very beautiful
Often appears as...
- golf course
- course record
verb
To move swiftly in a particular direction.
Blood courses through our veins
Often appears as...
- course through veins
- tears coursed down cheeks
noun
The route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river.
The course of the river
Often appears as...
- alter course
- off course
noun
A set of lessons or a plan of study on a particular subject.
I am taking a course in English literature
Often appears as...
- course of study
- english course
noun
One part of a meal.
For the main course, we had steak
Often appears as...
- main course
- second course
noun
The way something develops or naturally happens.
Let nature take its course
Often appears as...
- course of action
- course of events
noun
A sports area.
The golf course is very beautiful
Often appears as...
- golf course
- course record
verb
To move swiftly in a particular direction.
Blood courses through our veins
Often appears as...
- course through veins
- tears coursed down cheeks
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Navigation Reference
Use 'course' to discuss the planned path in navigation or travel.
The pilot confirmed the flight's course.
Pro Tip 2/2Deviating Path
'Off course' implies a deviation from the intended direction.
The ship went off course during the storm.
Pro Tip 1/2Navigation Reference
Use 'course' to discuss the planned path in navigation or travel.
The pilot confirmed the flight's course.
Pro Tip 2/2Deviating Path
'Off course' implies a deviation from the intended direction.
The ship went off course during the storm.
Pro Tip 1/2Navigation Reference
Use 'course' to discuss the planned path in navigation or travel.
The pilot confirmed the flight's course.
Pro Tip 2/2Deviating Path
'Off course' implies a deviation from the intended direction.
The ship went off course during the storm.
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