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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.
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.
noun. a direction or route taken or to be taken. Synonyms: passage, track, road, way. the path, route, or channel along which anything moves: the course of a stream. Synonyms: bearing. advance or progression in a particular direction; forward or onward movement. the continuous passage or progress through time or a succession of stages:
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.
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.
Definition of course noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.