In course of something

preposition

Happening or being done during a particular process or activity.

We have encountered various problems in the course of our work.
Visual representation of "in course of something" - Happening or being done during a particular process or activity

Often appears as...

  • in the course of work
  • in the course of time
preposition

Shows progression or sequential action in a process or event.

In course of time, their love and respect for each other grew.
Visual representation of "in course of something" - Shows progression or sequential action in a process or event

Often appears as...

  • in the course of time
  • in the course of history
preposition

Happening or being done during a particular process or activity.

We have encountered various problems in the course of our work.
Visual representation of "in course of something" - Happening or being done during a particular process or activity

Often appears as...

  • in the course of work
  • in the course of time
preposition

Shows progression or sequential action in a process or event.

In course of time, their love and respect for each other grew.
Visual representation of "in course of something" - Shows progression or sequential action in a process or event

Often appears as...

  • in the course of time
  • in the course of history
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "in course of something"
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Action During

Use when describing a specific action that occurs within a larger process or activity.

Illustration for Action During
She discovered her passion for painting in the course of studying architecture.
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Intertwined Activities

Emphasizes that two or more activities are occurring at the same time.

Illustration for Intertwined Activities
He learned Italian in the course of his summer in Rome.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Problem Solving

Often used when encountering and addressing problems during an ongoing situation.

Illustration for Problem Solving
In the course of the project, we solved several unforeseen technical issues.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Action During

Use when describing a specific action that occurs within a larger process or activity.

Illustration for Action During
She discovered her passion for painting in the course of studying architecture.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intertwined Activities

Emphasizes that two or more activities are occurring at the same time.

Illustration for Intertwined Activities
He learned Italian in the course of his summer in Rome.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Problem Solving

Often used when encountering and addressing problems during an ongoing situation.

Illustration for Problem Solving
In the course of the project, we solved several unforeseen technical issues.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Action During

Use when describing a specific action that occurs within a larger process or activity.

Illustration for Action During
She discovered her passion for painting in the course of studying architecture.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intertwined Activities

Emphasizes that two or more activities are occurring at the same time.

Illustration for Intertwined Activities
He learned Italian in the course of his summer in Rome.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Problem Solving

Often used when encountering and addressing problems during an ongoing situation.

Illustration for Problem Solving
In the course of the project, we solved several unforeseen technical issues.
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