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course

/kɔːs/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A series of events or lessons that lead to a particular goal or outcome.

    - "The course of study for a degree in computer science."
    - "The course of treatment for a patient's illness."
    - "The course of history from ancient civilizations to modern times."
  • Noun

    The direction or path that something takes.

    - "The course of the river through the valley."
    - "The course of the sun across the sky."
    - "The course of action we should take in this situation."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɔɹs/



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  2. /kɔɹs/



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Synonyms

indisputably , naturally
Rhymes
Words rhyming with course
horse , force , norse , parose , hearse
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Corsa (Italian) : Race, competition

  2. Cours (French) : Course, run

Variants
List of all variants of course that leads to same result
course , courses , in due course , of course , coursed , coursing , course of study , courses of study , course load , course of action , course of events , collision course , collision courses , correspondence course , crash course , golf course , golf courses , golf links
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'corse' meaning 'race, lineage' or 'body'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The term 'course' comes from the Old French word 'corse', which means 'race' or 'lineage'.

  2. In ancient Greece, athletes would compete in a 'course' or race as part of the Olympic Games.

  3. The term 'course' is also used in cooking to describe the different dishes served during a meal.

  4. In golf, a 'course' refers to a collection of holes or fairways.

  5. The term 'course' is often used metaphorically to describe the progression of a story or the development of a character in literature.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Curriculum: A set of courses or lessons that make up a particular program of study.

  2. Syllabus: An outline of the courses and topics that will be covered in a particular class or program.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The concept of 'course' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent journeys, paths, and progress. In literature, 'course' is often used metaphorically to describe the progression of a story or the development of a character. In art, it can be depicted as a winding road or a series of steps leading to a destination.

How to Memorize "course"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a series of steps or events leading to a goal.
    - Imagine a winding road or a path leading to a destination.
    - Create mental images of the different meanings and uses of 'course'.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'course' with the idea of progression or development.
    - Link 'course' to the concept of a journey or a path.
    - Connect 'course' to the idea of a syllabus or curriculum.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym C-O-U-R-S-E: Course Of Understanding, Reaching Success and Excellence.
    - Use the phrase 'getting on the right course' to remember the meaning of 'course' as a series of events or lessons leading to a goal.
    - Remember that 'course' can also mean 'direction' or 'path', so associate it with a winding road or a map.

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