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When referring to education, "course" can be used for a single class or a whole program of study (like a degree course). In the context of meals, it is common to distinguish between the "starter," the "main course," and the "dessert." As a verb, "course" is almost always used to describe liquids (like blood, tears, or water) moving quickly and powerfully.

💬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

noun

A series of lessons or lectures in a particular subject.

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

noun

The route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river.

"The ship altered its course to avoid the storm."

noun

A part of a meal consisting of a particular set of foods.

"The main course was a grilled salmon with asparagus."

noun

An area of land specially prepared for a sport, such as golf.

"We spent the entire Sunday morning at the golf course."

verb (transitive)

To flow rapidly in a particular direction.

"Tears coursed down her cheeks as she spoke."

verb (intransitive)

To move or flow quickly through something.

"Adrenaline coursed through his veins before the race started."

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