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course

Pronunciation: [/kɔɹs/]

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course: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use course in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a series of classes on a particular subject. It's like when you have different lessons about one topic, like math or history.

Example

I'm taking a science course this semester.

Example

I didn't enjoy the history course last year.

Example

What courses are you taking next term?

Context: “race or path”

(noun) the path that someone or something follows. Imagine it's like a track for a race or the route for a journey.

Example

The runner followed the course marked by the cones.

Example

The ship changed course to avoid the storm.

Example

What course will we take to get to the park?

Context: “meal”

(noun) a set of prepared dishes served together at one time. It's like all the food you eat in one sitting at a restaurant or at home.

Example

The restaurant offers a three-course meal for dinner.

Example

I only had a main course for lunch.

Example

What's your favorite course in a meal?

Context: “direction”

(verb) to move in a particular direction. It's like following a path or route to go where you want.

Example

The river courses through the valley, creating a beautiful landscape.

Example

The car can't course through the narrow alley.

Example

How does the blood course through our body?

How to pronounce course

Pronunciation: [/kɔɹs/]

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