course

US /kɔːrs/
UK /kɔːrs/
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1.

the route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river

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The ship altered its course to avoid the storm.
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The river follows a winding course through the valley.
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routepathdirectionwaytrack
2.

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject, typically leading to a qualification

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She enrolled in a photography course.
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The university offers a wide range of degree courses.
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programcurriculumstudyclassmodule
3.

a dish, or a set of dishes, served together as one of the successive parts of a meal

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The main course was roasted chicken.
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We had a three-course meal.
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dishmealservingplate
1.

move without obstruction; proceed with a particular motion

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Blood coursed through his veins.
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The water coursed down the mountain.
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flowstreamrungushrush
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of coursein the course ofon coursemain coursefoundation courseaccess coursein due course