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- Dictionarycourse/kɔːs/
noun
- 1. the route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river: "the road adopts a tortuous course along the coast" Similar
- 2. a dish, or a set of dishes served together, forming one of the successive parts of a meal: "guests are offered a choice of main course" Similar
verb
- 1. (of liquid) move without obstruction; flow: "tears were coursing down her cheeks" Similar
- 2. pursue (game, especially hares) with greyhounds using sight rather than scent: "many of the hares coursed escaped unharmed" Similar
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COURSE definition: 1. a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or…. Learn more.
The meaning of COURSE is the act or action of moving in a path from point to point. How to use course in a sentence. the act or action of moving in a path from point to point; the path over which something moves or extends: such as; racecourse…
A course is a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject. ...a course in business administration. [ + in] I'm shortly to begin a course on the modern novel. [ + on] Synonyms: classes, course of study, programme, schedule More Synonyms of course. 6. See also access course, correspondence course, refresher course, sandwich course.
The noun course can refer to a series of lectures, discussions, or other lessons in a particular subject. To graduate from high school, you have to take certain courses in English, social studies, math, and science.
a course of medical treatments. a program of instruction, as in a college or university: a course in economics. a prescribed number of instruction periods or classes in a particular field of study. a part of a meal served at one time: The main course was roast chicken with mashed potatoes and peas. Navigation.
the often gradual development of something, or the way something happens, or a way of doing something: Did the scandal have any effect on the course of the election? If our rivals are spending more on advertising, we'll have to follow the same course.
1. a direction or route taken or to be taken. 2. the path, route, or channel along which anything moves: the course of a stream. 3. advance or progression in a particular direction. 4. the continuous passage or progress through time or a succession of stages: in the course of a year.
Definition of course noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
course noun (ACTION) something that you can do in a particular situation: I think the best course of action would be to write to him. during/in/over the course of sth. during a particular time or activity: In the course of the interview she mentioned her previous experience. in due course.
Say ‘a course in Business Studies’. 4 time [ singular] a period of time or process during which something happens during/in/throughout/over the course of something During the course of our conversation, it emerged that Bob had been in prison.
