course
UK /kɔːs/US /kɔɹs/
noun26
verb4
forms
coursed · coursing · courses · courseth
Phrases with course
- crash courseA quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.
- due courseRegular or appropriate passage or occurrence
- let nature take its courseTo permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.
- matter of courseAn occurrence that is expected, usual, or taken for granted in a given situation (see Usage notes below).
- on courseFollowing the intended route.
- par for the courseNormal; common; to be expected. (Often connotes something undesirable).
- reverse courseTo stop and proceed in the opposite direction.
- stay the courseTo persist or continue, especially in the face of difficulties.