In the course of time
phrase
As time passes by; eventually.
In the course of time, he learned to trust her completely.
Often appears as...
- change in the course of time
- happen in the course of time
phrase
In the process or duration of; while something is happening.
In the course of time, they learned how to adapt to the new environment.
Often appears as...
- learn in the course of time
- adapt in the course of time
phrase
As time passes by; eventually.
In the course of time, he learned to trust her completely.
Often appears as...
- change in the course of time
- happen in the course of time
phrase
In the process or duration of; while something is happening.
In the course of time, they learned how to adapt to the new environment.
Often appears as...
- learn in the course of time
- adapt in the course of time
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Implying Change
Indicates that something can change or develop gradually with time.
Their relationship improved in the course of time.
Pro Tip 2/3Future Outcome
Suggests an outcome that is not immediate but will happen eventually.
In the course of time, the truth will come to light.
Pro Tip 3/3Patience Implication
Used to encourage patience, implying that results will come at a later time.
You may not succeed at first, but in the course of time you will.
Pro Tip 1/3Implying Change
Indicates that something can change or develop gradually with time.
Their relationship improved in the course of time.
Pro Tip 2/3Future Outcome
Suggests an outcome that is not immediate but will happen eventually.
In the course of time, the truth will come to light.
Pro Tip 3/3Patience Implication
Used to encourage patience, implying that results will come at a later time.
You may not succeed at first, but in the course of time you will.
Pro Tip 1/3Implying Change
Indicates that something can change or develop gradually with time.
Their relationship improved in the course of time.
Pro Tip 2/3Future Outcome
Suggests an outcome that is not immediate but will happen eventually.
In the course of time, the truth will come to light.
Pro Tip 3/3Patience Implication
Used to encourage patience, implying that results will come at a later time.
You may not succeed at first, but in the course of time you will.
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