of course UK /əv ˈkɔːs/US /əv ˈkɔɹs/adverb 2exclamation 2adjective 1 adverb2 •Naturally; as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously.Of course I know that!You will of course surrender all your future rights to the property. •(no longer used) In due course; as a matter of course; as a natural result.He inspired love and emulation wherever he appeared; envy and jealous rage followed of course; so that he became a very desirable, though a very dangerous acquaintance. — 1751 exclamation2 •Indicates enthusiastic agreement.Will you come with me? — Of course! •Used to acknowledge thanks; a ritual reply to thank you.Thank you! — Of course! adjective1 •That is part of ordinary behaviour or custom; customary, natural.I am not using a mere phrase of course, when I say that the feelings with which I bear a part in the ceremony of this day, are such as I find it difficult to utter in words. — 1849
