course

1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯrs

: the act or action of moving in a path from point to point

the planets in their courses

: the path over which something moves or extends: such as

: racecourse

b(1)

: the direction of travel of a vehicle (such as a ship or airplane) usually measured as a clockwise angle from north

also : the projected path of travel

(2)

: a point of the compass

: watercourse

: golf course

: accustomed procedure or normal action

the law taking its course

: a chosen manner of conducting oneself : way of acting

Our wisest course is to retreat.

c(1)

: progression through a development or period or a series of acts or events

the course of history

(2)

: life history, career

: an ordered process or succession: such as

: a number of lectures or other matter dealing with a subject

took a course in zoology

also : a series of such courses constituting a curriculum

a premed course

: a series of doses or medications administered over a designated period

: a part of a meal served at one time

the main course

: layer

especially : a continuous level range of brick or masonry throughout a wall

: the lowest sail on a square-rigged mast

course

2 of 2

verb

coursed; coursing

transitive verb

: to follow close upon : pursue

: to hunt or pursue (game) with hounds

: to cause (dogs) to run (as after game)

: to run or move swiftly through or over : traverse

Jets coursed the area daily.

intransitive verb

: to run or pass rapidly along or as if along an indicated path

blood coursing through the veins

Example Sentences

Noun the course of a river The pilot brought the plane back on course. The ship was blown off course by a storm. She's taking a chemistry course this semester. Students earn the degree after a two-year course of study. There is no cure, but the treatment will slow the course of the disease. Verb the blood coursing through my veins Tears were coursing down his cheeks. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Barbara, of course, is played by Ralph on the show.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 While an official guest list has not yet been released by the palace, world leaders, European royals, and, of course, the British royal family have received invitations or are expected to attend.

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Thanks to English's unwavering belief in Nelson, the singer regains his footing and, of course, goes on to become one of the greatest country stars of all time.

Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 And of course, that tangy, fermented favorite, sauerkraut, is in abundance.

Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 The best, of course, was being the belle of the ball on Broadway.

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Its impacts are not limited to astronomy, of course.

Joshua Sokol, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2022 Better still, of course, would be reducing our dependence on fossil fuels overall, switching to clean renewable sources like wind and solar power.

Time, 16 Sep. 2022 May 28 is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, so, of course, that’s the date for your 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022

Verb

Inflation continues to course through parts of the economy that are several steps removed from commodity pressures.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Now the Patriots will have to try to course correct heading into Sunday’s matchup at Pittsburgh with quarterback Mac Jones nursing a back injury.

Kyle Hightower, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Its stock has fallen roughly 60% so far this year and, in a bid to course correct, the platform is transforming itself from a streaming revolutionary to a new age legacy media company.

Frank Pallotta, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Straightforward in theory, the challenge lies in getting granular enough so that employees exchange feedback and course corrections regularly.

Sumir Karayi, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Reps should dive into real-time data to understand what’s selling and what’s not, then work with retailers to course correct before the end of the season as needed.

Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2021 In 2020, the San Francisco Unified School District voted unanimously to implement a pilot ethnic studies course in high schools.

Washington Post, 5 May 2022 Smith did his best to go along in describing the Stadium Course, with its island green and deceptive shots, and a centuries-old links course that this week was so brittle and brown the balls rolled faster on the fairways than the greens.

Doug Ferguson, Chron, 18 July 2022 Members have to commit to a five-week financial fundamentals course, monthly mentoring circle meetings and other program gatherings.

oregonlive, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English cours, borrowed from Anglo-French cours, curs, going back to Latin cursus "action of running, charge, movement along a path, progress," from currere "to run, flow" + -tus, suffix of verbal action — more at current entry 1

Note: As pointed out by Michiel de Vaan (Etymological Dictionary of Latin and the Other Italic Languages, Leiden, 2008), the expected outcome of the verbal adjective in *-to- and the verbal noun in *-tū- would be *kostus < *korstus < *kr̥s-to-, kr̥s-tū-, from the verbal base *kr̥s- (> currere). The attested form cursus for both the past participle and verbal noun reflects remodeling on the pattern of stems ending in a dental (as morsus from mordere "to bite," versus from vertere "to turn"). As generally in Latin, the verbal noun, where full grade of the root would be expected, has been supplanted by zero grade of the verbal adjective.

Verb

Middle English coursen "to pursue," derivative of cours course entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

course 1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯrs

: motion from one point to another : progress in space or time

The earth makes its course around the sun in 365 days.

During the course of a year he meets dozens of people.

: the path over which something moves

The ship was blown off course.

: a natural channel for water

A trail follows the river's course.

: a way of doing something

Choose a course of action.

: the ordinary way something happens over time

the course of business

: a series of acts or proceedings arranged in regular order

a course of therapies

: a series of classes in a subject

a geography course

: a part of a meal served separately

We ate a three course dinner.

course

2 of 2

verb

coursed; coursing

: to run through or over

: to move rapidly : race

单词	courses
释义	course 1 of 2 noun ˈkȯrs 1 : the act or action of moving in a path from point to point the planets in their courses 2 : the path over which something moves or extends: such as a : racecourse b(1) : the direction of travel of a vehicle (such as a ship or airplane) usually measured as a clockwise angle from north also : the projected path of travel (2) : a point of the compass c : watercourse d : golf course 3 a : accustomed procedure or normal action the law taking its course b : a chosen manner of conducting oneself : way of acting Our wisest course is to retreat. c(1) : progression through a development or period or a series of acts or events the course of history (2) : life history, career 4 : an ordered process or succession: such as a : a number of lectures or other matter dealing with a subject took a course in zoology also : a series of such courses constituting a curriculum a premed course b : a series of doses or medications administered over a designated period 5 a : a part of a meal served at one time the main course b : layer especially : a continuous level range of brick or masonry throughout a wall c : the lowest sail on a square-rigged mast course 2 of 2 verb coursed; coursing transitive verb 1 : to follow close upon : pursue 2 a : to hunt or pursue (game) with hounds b : to cause (dogs) to run (as after game) 3 : to run or move swiftly through or over : traverse Jets coursed the area daily. intransitive verb : to run or pass rapidly along or as if along an indicated path blood coursing through the veins Phrases in due course : after a normal passage of time : in the expected or allotted time His discoveries led in due course to new forms of treatment. of course 1 : following the ordinary way or procedure will be done as a matter of course 2 : as might be expected Of course we will go. Synonyms Noun line methodology policy procedure program Verb bird-dog chase dog follow hound pursue run shadow tag tail trace track trail See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the course of a river The pilot brought the plane back on course. The ship was blown off course by a storm. She's taking a chemistry course this semester. Students earn the degree after a two-year course of study. There is no cure, but the treatment will slow the course of the disease. Verb the blood coursing through my veins Tears were coursing down his cheeks. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Barbara, of course, is played by Ralph on the show. Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 While an official guest list has not yet been released by the palace, world leaders, European royals, and, of course, the British royal family have received invitations or are expected to attend. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Thanks to English's unwavering belief in Nelson, the singer regains his footing and, of course, goes on to become one of the greatest country stars of all time. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 And of course, that tangy, fermented favorite, sauerkraut, is in abundance. Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 The best, of course, was being the belle of the ball on Broadway. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Its impacts are not limited to astronomy, of course. Joshua Sokol, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2022 Better still, of course, would be reducing our dependence on fossil fuels overall, switching to clean renewable sources like wind and solar power. Time, 16 Sep. 2022 May 28 is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, so, of course, that’s the date for your 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 Verb Inflation continues to course through parts of the economy that are several steps removed from commodity pressures. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Now the Patriots will have to try to course correct heading into Sunday’s matchup at Pittsburgh with quarterback Mac Jones nursing a back injury. Kyle Hightower, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Its stock has fallen roughly 60% so far this year and, in a bid to course correct, the platform is transforming itself from a streaming revolutionary to a new age legacy media company. Frank Pallotta, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Straightforward in theory, the challenge lies in getting granular enough so that employees exchange feedback and course corrections regularly. Sumir Karayi, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Reps should dive into real-time data to understand what’s selling and what’s not, then work with retailers to course correct before the end of the season as needed. Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2021 In 2020, the San Francisco Unified School District voted unanimously to implement a pilot ethnic studies course in high schools. Washington Post, 5 May 2022 Smith did his best to go along in describing the Stadium Course, with its island green and deceptive shots, and a centuries-old links course that this week was so brittle and brown the balls rolled faster on the fairways than the greens. Doug Ferguson, Chron, 18 July 2022 Members have to commit to a five-week financial fundamentals course, monthly mentoring circle meetings and other program gatherings. oregonlive, 11 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English cours, borrowed from Anglo-French cours, curs, going back to Latin cursus "action of running, charge, movement along a path, progress," from currere "to run, flow" + -tus, suffix of verbal action — more at current entry 1 Note: As pointed out by Michiel de Vaan (Etymological Dictionary of Latin and the Other Italic Languages, Leiden, 2008), the expected outcome of the verbal adjective in -to- and the verbal noun in -tū- would be kostus < korstus < kr̥s-to-, kr̥s-tū-, from the verbal base kr̥s- (> currere). The attested form cursus for both the past participle and verbal noun reflects remodeling on the pattern of stems ending in a dental (as morsus from mordere "to bite," versus from vertere "to turn"). As generally in Latin, the verbal noun, where full grade of the root would be expected, has been supplanted by zero grade of the verbal adjective. Verb Middle English coursen "to pursue," derivative of cours course entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing course correspondence course collision course course load course of action course of events crash course golf course course of study holder in due course in due course in the usual/normal/ordinary course of business let nature take its course as a matter of course matter of course of course not pervert the course of justice run one's course survey course refresher course veer off course obstacle course assault course sandwich course run its course the course of history in the course of time stay the course gut course normal/ordinary course of events on a collision course par for the course of course See More correspondence course collision course course load course of action course of events crash course golf course course of study holder in due course in due course in the usual/normal/ordinary course of business let nature take its course as a matter of course matter of course of course not pervert the course of justice run one's course survey course refresher course veer off course obstacle course assault course sandwich course run its course the course of history in the course of time stay the course gut course normal/ordinary course of events on a collision course par for the course of course See More Kids Definition course 1 of 2 noun ˈkȯrs 1 : motion from one point to another : progress in space or time The earth makes its course around the sun in 365 days. During the course of a year he meets dozens of people. 2 : the path over which something moves The ship was blown off course. 3 : a natural channel for water A trail follows the river's course. 4 : a way of doing something Choose a course of action. 5 : the ordinary way something happens over time the course of business 6 : a series of acts or proceedings arranged in regular order a course of therapies 7 : a series of classes in a subject a geography course 8 : a part of a meal served separately We ate a three course dinner. course 2 of 2 verb coursed; coursing 1 : to run through or over 2 : to move rapidly : race Medical Definition course noun ˈkō(ə)rs, ˈkȯ(ə)rs 1 : the series of events or stages comprising a natural process the course of a disease 2 : a series of doses or medications administered over a designated period a course of three doses daily for five days courses 1 of 2 noun plural of course 1 as in procedures a way of acting or proceeding the president's usual course has been to obtain advice from several people and then make up his own mind Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance procedures programs policies methods strategies methodologies approaches plans schemes lines purposes designs pathways intentions paths directions blueprints intents tacks 2 as in classes a series of lectures on a subject a course on American history from the colonial period to the present Synonyms & Similar Words classes seminars refreshers curricula electives courses of study institutes clinics curriculums minicourses survey courses cores 3 as in processes a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result set out on the course that would lead to a college degree Synonyms & Similar Words procedures processes methods techniques operations proceedings programs activities systems projects approaches manners ways schemes strategies plans modes styles arrangements recipes drills formulas forms works layouts designs performances fashions routines undertakings enterprises blueprints formulae plots movements game plans attainments achievements accomplishments ground plans 4 as in routes the direction along which something or someone moves the river follows a southeasterly course to the ocean Synonyms & Similar Words routes paths pathways ways tracks trajectories steps routeways circuits lines loops circles descents orbits flight paths arcs ascents 5 as in canals an open man-made passageway for water the Erie Canal was replaced by a much larger course, the New York State Barge Canal Synonyms & Similar Words canals aqueducts watercourses racecourses waterways raceways conduits channels rivers flumes millstreams streams spillways sluices torrents floodways millraces sluiceways rivulets gutters tideways troughs swashes courses 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of course 1 as in tracks to go after or on the track of after coursing the conspirators for months, the federal agents closed in and made the arrests Synonyms & Similar Words tracks chases trails pursues dogs escorts follows traces tags hounds tails accompanies runs after shadows bird-dogs runs watches hunts chaperones eyes seeks chaperons searches (for) observes Antonyms & Near Antonyms guides pilots leads heads 2 as in traverses to make one's way through, across, or over once the threat of terrorism became apparent, fighter jets began coursing that corridor on a daily basis Synonyms & Similar Words tracks traverses crosses follows walks travels covers hikes navigates rides transits perambulates peregrinates passes (over) proceeds (along) tramps cuts (across) goes treads runs traipses crisscrosses 3 as in races to proceed or move quickly racehorses coursing down the track Synonyms & Similar Words races speeds travels drives zips rushes flies careers steps trots bowls hurries runs darts jumps chases scurries bolts buzzes motors bundles barrels blows dashes scoots shoots rockets rams blasts jets zooms belts tears jogs hares highballs breezes scuttles blazes cannonballs humps beats it hustles whirls rips hies bombs pelts bustles rustles whisks nips makes tracks cracks (on) gallops hastens hurtles gets a move on shakes a leg steps on it hotfoots (it) hurls careens sprints beetles streaks whizzes steps out arrows scuds scuffles accelerates flits stampedes scampers outstrips quickens overtakes catches up outruns outpaces beelines fast-forwards Antonyms & Near Antonyms pokes crawls lags hangs (around or out) strolls creeps lingers drags pokes loiters tarries dillydallies dawdles dallies slows (down or up) shuffles ambles saunters plods decelerates lumbers See More
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