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course

series of lessons
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pl: coursespast: coursedpp: courseding: coursingcomp: more coursingsup: most coursing

The term operates across diverse domains, shifting from the intellectual acquisition of knowledge to the physical trajectory of a vessel. When applied to education, it suggests a structured progression toward a goal, whereas in navigation, it describes a precise spatial orientation. In culinary and athletic contexts, the word defines a specific boundary or segment. Whether it is the boundary of a golf green or the sequential division of a banquet, the word consistently implies a defined path or a designated stage within a larger sequence.

Countable as a class or meal part; uncountable in certain abstract contexts of flow.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is lying on her bed staring at a laptop screen.
Chloe Smith

I'm legit about to drop this course. I can't even with the reading.

Chloe Smith
Maya
Maya

Stop spiraling and just buckle down. You need the credits.

💡
Chloe uses 'legit' (slang for legitimately) and 'I can't even' (internet slang expressing overwhelm). Maya responds with the phrasal verb 'buckle down', meaning to begin working hard, reflecting her role as the disciplined friend giving a reality check.

Meanings

Nounseries of lessons

A series of lessons or lectures in a particular subject.

"She is taking an online course in data science."

Collocations & Compounds

crash course

an intensive short-term course

I took a crash course in coding.

main course

the primary dish of a meal

The main course was served late.

golf course

a field for playing golf

The golf course is beautifully manicured.

set a course

determine a direction of travel

The captain set a course for the harbor.

introductory course

a basic starting level of study

This is an introductory course in physics.

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