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Courses: meaning, definitions and examples

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courses

 

[ หˆkษ”หrsษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

education

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

Synonyms

classes, lessons, modules

Examples of usage

  • She is taking courses in economics and mathematics.
  • The university offers a wide range of courses in science and technology.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A full round of play in a golf tournament.

Synonyms

hole, round

Examples of usage

  • He played a great course and finished under par.
  • The final course of the championship was very challenging.
Context #3 | Verb

direction

To move along a path or route.

Synonyms

flow, run, travel

Examples of usage

  • The river courses through the valley.
  • The road courses around the mountain.

Translations

Translations of the word "courses" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cursos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค เฅเคฏเค•เฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kurse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kursus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kursy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cours

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cursos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurslar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurzy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kurzy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏพ็จ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teฤaji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกmskeiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒั€ัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cursos

Etymology

The word 'courses' originated from the Old French word 'cours', which means 'a running'. The term evolved over time to refer to a series of academic lectures or lessons on a particular subject. In sports, 'courses' expanded to include a full round of play in a golf tournament. The verb form developed from the concept of 'flowing' or 'moving along a path'.

See also: coursebook, discourse, intercourse.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,947, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.