Of course

adverb

Surely, absolutely, definitely.

Of course, I will help you with your homework.

Often appears as...

of course i will
of course you can

interjection

Used to express agreement or consent.

'Shall we go to the park?' 'Of course!'

Often appears as...

of course we should
of course you should

adverb

Used to suggest that something is to be expected.

Of course, he was late again.

Often appears as...

of course he was
of course it did

adverb

Used to give permission or to say yes in a casual way.

'Can I borrow your bike?' 'Of course!'

Often appears as...

of course you can borrow
of course you can use

Usage tips

Informal

adverb

Surely, absolutely, definitely.

Of course, I will help you with your homework.

Often appears as...

of course i will
of course you can

interjection

Used to express agreement or consent.

'Shall we go to the park?' 'Of course!'

Often appears as...

of course we should
of course you should

adverb

Used to suggest that something is to be expected.

Of course, he was late again.

Often appears as...

of course he was
of course it did

adverb

Used to give permission or to say yes in a casual way.

'Can I borrow your bike?' 'Of course!'

Often appears as...

of course you can borrow
of course you can use

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 4

Pro Tip 1/2

Certainty Expression

Use 'of course' to show you are 100% sure about what you're saying.

Of course, the sun rises in the east.

Pro Tip 2/2

Reassuring Response

Say 'of course' to reassure someone that their request or question is reasonable.

'Is this seat taken?' 'Of course not, please sit down.'

Pro Tip 1/2

Certainty Expression

Use 'of course' to show you are 100% sure about what you're saying.

Of course, the sun rises in the east.

Pro Tip 2/2

Reassuring Response

Say 'of course' to reassure someone that their request or question is reasonable.

'Is this seat taken?' 'Of course not, please sit down.'

Pro Tip 1/2

Certainty Expression

Use 'of course' to show you are 100% sure about what you're saying.

Of course, the sun rises in the east.

Pro Tip 2/2

Reassuring Response

Say 'of course' to reassure someone that their request or question is reasonable.

'Is this seat taken?' 'Of course not, please sit down.'

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