course

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course

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling: /kɔːrs/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • kɔːr: /k/ /ɔː/ /r/

    • /k/ - voiceless velar stop

    • /ɔː/ - long open back unrounded vowel

    • /r/ - alveolar approximant

  • s: /s/

    • /s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative

Word Form Variations

  • Word form variations of "course":

    • Singular: course

    • Plural: courses

    • Verb: course (to run or move swiftly)

    • Noun (other meanings):

      • Course (a series of lessons)

      • Course (a direction or route)

      • Course (a unit of study)

      • Course (a serving of food)

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

Definitions:

  • A series of lessons or instruction: a planned program of study, often in a specific subject or field.

    • Synonyms: curriculum, program, syllabus

    • Antonyms: informal learning, self-study

  • A direction or route: the path or way something follows.

    • Synonyms: path, direction, trajectory

    • Antonyms: detour, deviation

  • A serving of food: a portion or quantity of food served at one time.

    • Synonyms: portion, serving, plate

    • Antonyms: half-portion, appetizer

Verb

Definitions:

  • To run or move swiftly: to proceed or advance rapidly.

    • Synonyms: race, speed, dart

    • Antonyms: crawl, creep, meander

Adjective (less common)

Definitions:

  • Rough or uneven: not smooth or level.

    • Synonyms: rough, uneven, bumpy

    • Antonyms: smooth, level, flat

  • Bold or daring: showing courage and determination.

    • Synonyms: bold, daring, brave

    • Antonyms: timid, cowardly, fearful

Examples of Use

Books

  • Academic Text: "The biology course covered topics such as genetics, evolution, and ecology." (Biology textbook)

  • Fiction: "The ship veered off course, heading towards the treacherous reef." (Adventure novel)

Newspapers

  • News Article: "The government has announced a new course of action to address the economic crisis." (Financial Times)

  • Opinion Piece: "The writer's argument completely goes off course, ignoring the main point of the debate." (New York Times)

Online Publications

  • Blog Post: "I'm taking a cooking course to learn how to make gourmet meals." (Food blog)

  • Wikipedia Article: "The course of the Mississippi River is over 2,300 miles long." (Wikipedia)

Entertainment

  • Movie Title: "The Course of Love" (Romantic comedy)

  • TV Show: "The Great British Bake Off" (Reality TV show featuring baking competitions)

  • Video Game: "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" (Action role-playing game with a branching storyline)

General Public Discourse

  • Conversation: "I'm going to take a yoga course to improve my flexibility."

  • Social Media: "The weather forecast says there's a chance of a change in course for the hurricane."

  • Public Announcement: "The train is running off course due to signal failure."

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Course

  1. "The course of true love never did run smooth."
    — William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

  2. "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
    — Ralph Waldo Emerson

  3. "In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness."
    — Wangari Maathai

  4. "The course of life is unpredictable... no one can write his autobiography in advance."
    — Abraham Joshua Heschel

  5. "You can't change the wind, but you can adjust your sails to reach your destination."
    — Jimmy Dean

  6. "Stay the course, light a star, change the world where you are."
    — Richard Le Gallienne

  7. "Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everyone would do it."
    — Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own

  8. "The course of history is shaped by those who dare to imagine a different world."
    — Nelson Mandela

  9. "No plan of operations extends with certainty beyond the first encounter with the enemy."
    — Helmuth von Moltke

  10. "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
    — John Quincy Adams

    These quotes use "course" in the context of love, perseverance, history, and navigating challenges in life.

Etymology

The word "course" comes from the Latin word "cursus," which means "running" or "a race." This is because the original meaning of "course" was related to the act of moving or traveling quickly.

Over time, the meaning of "course" expanded to include other ideas connected to movement or direction, such as:

  • A path or route: This sense is directly related to the original meaning of running or racing.

  • A series of lessons: This meaning likely developed because early education often involved physical activities, such as running or marching.

  • A serving of food: This meaning is probably connected to the idea of a portion or quantity, which can be thought of as a "course" or serving of a meal.

The first known use of "course" in English dates back to the 13th century. It was used to mean "a run" or "a race," as well as "a course of action" or "a plan."

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Course

Common Phrases:

  • Of course: Certainly, naturally, without a doubt.

  • In the course of: During, throughout.

  • In due course: At the proper time, eventually.

  • Out of course: Deviating from the intended path or direction.

  • For the course of: During the duration of.

Less Common Phrases:

  • To take the course of events: To accept the inevitable.

  • To run its course: To reach its natural conclusion.

  • To set a new course: To start a new direction or plan.

  • To go off course: To deviate from the original plan or path.

  • To be on course: To be progressing according to plan.

Idioms with Similar Effect:

  • To hit a snag: To encounter a problem or difficulty.

  • To go downhill: To deteriorate, worsen.

  • To be on a roll: To be experiencing a streak of success.

  • To be up a creek without a paddle: To be in a difficult situation with no way out.

  • To be on thin ice: To be in a dangerous or precarious situation.

Note: While "course" is a versatile word, it is not as common in idiomatic expressions as some other words. This is likely due to its broad meaning and the fact that many idioms are based on concrete images or metaphors. However, the phrases and idioms listed above provide a good representation of the ways in which "course" can be used in everyday language.

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Source Information

Definition of course from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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