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course BrE / kɔːs /  NAmE / kɔːrs / Native audio playback is not supported. course(noun)BrE / kɔːs /  NAmE / kɔːrs / a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subjectsee also correspondence coursehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/correspondence-coursea French/chemistry, etc. courseto take/do a course in art and designto go on a management training courseThe college runs specialist language courses.a period of study at a college or university that leads to an exam or a qualificationcompare programmehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/programme_1a degree coursea two-year postgraduate course leading to a master’s degreea physics coursea course of ten lecturesa physics course/programa program of ten lectures.I have to take a physics course/class.a two-year college course.a two-year college program.a direction or route followed by a ship or an aircraftThe plane was on/off course(= going/not going in the right direction).He radioed the pilot to change course.They set a course for the islands.the general direction in which somebody’s ideas or actions are movingThe president appears likely to change course on some key issues.Politicians are often obliged to steer a course between incompatible interests.a way of acting in or dealing with a particular situationThere are various courses open to us.What course of action would you recommend?The wisest course would be to say nothing.the way something develops or should developan event that changed the course of historyThe unexpected course of events aroused considerable alarm.any of the separate parts of a meala four-course dinnerThe main course was roast duck.= golf coursehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/golf-courseHe set a new course record.an area of land or water where races are heldsee also assault coursehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/assault-courseShe was overtaken on the last stretch of the course.the direction a river moves inThe path follows the course of the river.a series of medical treatments, pills, etc.to prescribe a course of antibioticsWhen taking antibiotics it is important to finish the course.a continuous layer of bricks, stone, etc. in a wallA new damp-proof course could cost £1 000 or more.to be in a situation which is almost certain to cause a disagreement or argumentI was on a collision course with my boss over the sales figures.to be moving in a direction in which it is likely that you will crash into somebody/somethingA giant iceberg was on a collision course with the ship.to be just what you would expect to happen or expect somebody to do in a particular situationsynonym normhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/norm_1Starting early and working long hours is par for the course in this job.the act of matching people with suitable jobs or tasksgoing through a particular processThe new textbook is in course of preparation.when enough time has passedsynonym eventuallyhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/eventuallyIt is possible that in the course of time a cure for cancer will be found.at the right time and not beforeYour request will be dealt with in due course.as things usually happensynonym normallyhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/normallyIn the normal course of things we would not treat her disappearance as suspicious.duringHe's seen many changes in the course of his long life.The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.(as) the usual and correct thing to doWe always check people's addresses as a matter of course.(to take/find) an acceptable course of action that avoids two extreme positionsused to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct‘Don't you like my mother?’ ‘Of course I do!’‘Will you be there?’ ‘Course I will.’used as a polite way of giving somebody permission to do something‘Can I come, too?’ ‘Course you can.’‘Can I have one of those pens?’ ‘Of course—help yourself.’used as a polite way of agreeing with what somebody has just said‘I did all I could to help.’ ‘Of course,’ he murmured gently.used to show that what you are saying is not surprising or is generally known or acceptedBen, of course, was the last to arrive.Of course, there are other ways of doing this.‘Is this the right room for the English class?’ ‘Yes, it is.’‘Can I borrow your dictionary?’ ‘Certainly.’ (formal)‘Sure.’ (informal)‘Do you mind if I borrow your dictionary?’ ‘Not at all.’‘Go ahead.’‘It’s a lovely day.’ ‘It certainly is.’/‘Yes it is.’‘I think you’ll enjoy that play.’ ‘I’m sure I will.’/‘Yes, it sounds really good.’While the film is undoubtedly too long, it is nevertheless an intriguing piece of cinema.It can be argued that the movie is too long. It is nonetheless an intriguing piece of cinema.The film is undoubtedly too long. Still, it is an intriguing piece of cinema.Of course, huge chunks of the book have been sacrificed in order to make a two-hour movie, but it is nevertheless a successful piece of storytelling.Critics are wrong to argue that the film’s plot is too complicated. Certainly there are a couple of major twists, but audiences will have no difficulty following them.It is true that you cannot make a good movie without a good script, but it is equally true that a talented director can make a good script into an excellent film.It remains to be seen whether these two movies herald a new era of westerns, but there is no doubt that they represent welcome additions to the genre.used to emphasize the fact that you are saying ‘no’‘Are you going?’ ‘Of course not.’‘Do you mind?’ ‘No, of course not.’likely to achieve or do something because you have already started to do itThe American economy is on course for higher inflation than Britain by the end of the year.Victory in Saturday’s match will put them on course to qualify for the European championships.to tell a lie or to do something in order to prevent the police, etc. from finding out the truth about a crimeSee related entries: Committing crimehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/committing_crime/course_3to develop in the usual way and come to the usual endWhen her tears had run their course, she felt calmer and more in control.With minor ailments the best thing is often to let nature take its course.to continue doing something until it has finished or been completed, even though it is difficultVery few of the trainees have stayed the course.Extra ExamplesHe took a crash course in Italian.Her career followed a similar course to her sister’s.If you are prescribed antibiotics, it’s important to finish the course.In the course of time, I began to understand.In the normal course of events, you should get a reply by Monday.It took him five years to complete the course.It was the best course of action to take in the circumstances.It was the only course open to him.It’s best to let things follow their natural course.Only ten yachts completed the course.Prices resumed their upward course.Psychology is offered as an elective course.She has completed a course in first aid.She shrewdly steered a middle course between the two factions.She withdrew from the course because of illness.She’s been put on a course of injections.Students take required courses in music theory and performance.Taking action without knowing all the facts would not be a prudent course.The boat altered course during the storm.The boat was blown off course.The course consists of both lectures and practical workshops.The course runs from 10–15 May.The course runs from January till March.The dollar fell sharply for two days, and then reversed course.The plane resumed its original course.The school runs courses all year round.The two planes were on a collision course.This was an event that changed the course of history.War has determined the course of much of human history.We could do nothing but let the disease run its course.We had chicken for our main course.We have designed the course for students at all levels of ability.We set course for Malta.We set course for Vancouver Island.We’re a long way off course.We’re on course for our destination.When the dog responded so badly to the treatment, we decided to let nature take its course.a course in applied linguisticsa course in art historya course of antibioticsa course on the development of capitalisma joint honours course in French and Russianduring the course of the warthe only university in the UK to offer courses in computer games technologyBy far the best course is to use your car less.How much would you pay for a course of driving lessons?I have been plotting your course on the map.I’ve signed up for an evening course on media techniques.If re-elected, the government would pursue the same course.It is time to chart a new course in defence policy.It was decided that the best course of action was for him to be asked to resign.It was the only course of action left open to themIt’s a four-year course.Once she had decided on a course of action it was impossible to dissuade her.Over 50 students have enrolled on the course.Registration for courses begins tomorrow.She had taught on a range of undergraduate courses.She’s taking a course in Art and Design.The course is extremely intensive.The course leads to a master’s degree.The president was urged to change course before it was too late.The property group defied the usual course of asking shareholders for cash.The ship set a course for the Christmas Islands.The submarine changed course.They were obliged to steer a course between the interests of the two groups.We offer several management training courses.We’ll just have to let things take their natural course.What degree course did you choose?Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French cours, from Latin cursus, from curs- ‘run’, from the verb currere.

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(noun) a french/chemistry, etc. courseto take/do a course in art and designto go on a management training coursethe college runs specialist language courses. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=course This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	course
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / kɔːs / NAmE / kɔːrs /
Example	a french/chemistry, etc. course to take/do a course in art and design to go on a management training course the college runs specialist language courses.
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Content	course (noun)BrE / kɔːs / NAmE / kɔːrs / a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject see also correspondence course https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/correspondence-course a French/chemistry, etc. course to take/do a course in art and design to go on a management training course The college runs specialist language courses. a period of study at a college or university that leads to an exam or a qualification compare programme https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/programme_1 a degree course a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master’s degree a physics course a course of ten lectures a physics course/program a program of ten lectures. I have to take a physics course/class. a two-year college course. a two-year college program. a direction or route followed by a ship or an aircraft The plane was on/off course(= going/not going in the right direction). He radioed the pilot to change course. They set a course for the islands. the general direction in which somebody’s ideas or actions are moving The president appears likely to change course on some key issues. Politicians are often obliged to steer a course between incompatible interests. a way of acting in or dealing with a particular situation There are various courses open to us. What course of action would you recommend? The wisest course would be to say nothing. the way something develops or should develop an event that changed the course of history The unexpected course of events aroused considerable alarm. any of the separate parts of a meal a four-course dinner The main course was roast duck. = golf course https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/golf-course He set a new course record. an area of land or water where races are held see also assault course https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/assault-course She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. the direction a river moves in The path follows the course of the river. a series of medical treatments, pills, etc. to prescribe a course of antibiotics When taking antibiotics it is important to finish the course. a continuous layer of bricks, stone, etc. in a wall A new damp-proof course could cost £1 000 or more. to be in a situation which is almost certain to cause a disagreement or argument I was on a collision course with my boss over the sales figures. to be moving in a direction in which it is likely that you will crash into somebody/something A giant iceberg was on a collision course with the ship. to be just what you would expect to happen or expect somebody to do in a particular situation synonym norm https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/norm_1 Starting early and working long hours is par for the course in this job. the act of matching people with suitable jobs or tasks going through a particular process The new textbook is in course of preparation. when enough time has passed synonym eventually https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/eventually It is possible that in the course of time a cure for cancer will be found. at the right time and not before Your request will be dealt with in due course. as things usually happen synonym normally https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/normally In the normal course of things we would not treat her disappearance as suspicious. during He's seen many changes in the course of his long life. The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years. (as) the usual and correct thing to do We always check people's addresses as a matter of course. (to take/find) an acceptable course of action that avoids two extreme positions used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct ‘Don't you like my mother?’ ‘Of course I do!’ ‘Will you be there?’ ‘Course I will.’ used as a polite way of giving somebody permission to do something ‘Can I come, too?’ ‘Course you can.’ ‘Can I have one of those pens?’ ‘Of course—help yourself.’ used as a polite way of agreeing with what somebody has just said ‘I did all I could to help.’ ‘Of course,’ he murmured gently. used to show that what you are saying is not surprising or is generally known or accepted Ben, of course, was the last to arrive. Of course, there are other ways of doing this. ‘Is this the right room for the English class?’ ‘Yes, it is.’ ‘Can I borrow your dictionary?’ ‘Certainly.’ (formal) ‘Sure.’ (informal) ‘Do you mind if I borrow your dictionary?’ ‘Not at all.’ ‘Go ahead.’ ‘It’s a lovely day.’ ‘It certainly is.’/‘Yes it is.’ ‘I think you’ll enjoy that play.’ ‘I’m sure I will.’/‘Yes, it sounds really good.’ While the film is undoubtedly too long, it is nevertheless an intriguing piece of cinema. It can be argued that the movie is too long. It is nonetheless an intriguing piece of cinema. The film is undoubtedly too long. Still, it is an intriguing piece of cinema. Of course, huge chunks of the book have been sacrificed in order to make a two-hour movie, but it is nevertheless a successful piece of storytelling. Critics are wrong to argue that the film’s plot is too complicated. Certainly there are a couple of major twists, but audiences will have no difficulty following them. It is true that you cannot make a good movie without a good script, but it is equally true that a talented director can make a good script into an excellent film. It remains to be seen whether these two movies herald a new era of westerns, but there is no doubt that they represent welcome additions to the genre. used to emphasize the fact that you are saying ‘no’ ‘Are you going?’ ‘Of course not.’ ‘Do you mind?’ ‘No, of course not.’ likely to achieve or do something because you have already started to do it The American economy is on course for higher inflation than Britain by the end of the year. Victory in Saturday’s match will put them on course to qualify for the European championships. to tell a lie or to do something in order to prevent the police, etc. from finding out the truth about a crime See related entries: Committing crime https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/committing_crime/course_3 to develop in the usual way and come to the usual end When her tears had run their course, she felt calmer and more in control. With minor ailments the best thing is often to let nature take its course. to continue doing something until it has finished or been completed, even though it is difficult Very few of the trainees have stayed the course. Extra Examples He took a crash course in Italian. Her career followed a similar course to her sister’s. If you are prescribed antibiotics, it’s important to finish the course. In the course of time, I began to understand. In the normal course of events, you should get a reply by Monday. It took him five years to complete the course. It was the best course of action to take in the circumstances. It was the only course open to him. It’s best to let things follow their natural course. Only ten yachts completed the course. Prices resumed their upward course. Psychology is offered as an elective course. She has completed a course in first aid. She shrewdly steered a middle course between the two factions. She withdrew from the course because of illness. She’s been put on a course of injections. Students take required courses in music theory and performance. Taking action without knowing all the facts would not be a prudent course. The boat altered course during the storm. The boat was blown off course. The course consists of both lectures and practical workshops. The course runs from 10–15 May. The course runs from January till March. The dollar fell sharply for two days, and then reversed course. The plane resumed its original course. The school runs courses all year round. The two planes were on a collision course. This was an event that changed the course of history. War has determined the course of much of human history. We could do nothing but let the disease run its course. We had chicken for our main course. We have designed the course for students at all levels of ability. We set course for Malta. We set course for Vancouver Island. We’re a long way off course. We’re on course for our destination. When the dog responded so badly to the treatment, we decided to let nature take its course. a course in applied linguistics a course in art history a course of antibiotics a course on the development of capitalism a joint honours course in French and Russian during the course of the war the only university in the UK to offer courses in computer games technology By far the best course is to use your car less. How much would you pay for a course of driving lessons? I have been plotting your course on the map. I’ve signed up for an evening course on media techniques. If re-elected, the government would pursue the same course. It is time to chart a new course in defence policy. It was decided that the best course of action was for him to be asked to resign. It was the only course of action left open to them It’s a four-year course. Once she had decided on a course of action it was impossible to dissuade her. Over 50 students have enrolled on the course. Registration for courses begins tomorrow. She had taught on a range of undergraduate courses. She’s taking a course in Art and Design. The course is extremely intensive. The course leads to a master’s degree. The president was urged to change course before it was too late. The property group defied the usual course of asking shareholders for cash. The ship set a course for the Christmas Islands. The submarine changed course. They were obliged to steer a course between the interests of the two groups. We offer several management training courses. We’ll just have to let things take their natural course. What degree course did you choose? Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cours, from Latin cursus, from curs- ‘run’, from the verb currere.
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