Of course: meaning, definitions and examples

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of course

[ ˈəv ˈkɔːrs ]

^{Context #1}

in agreement or as expected

Used to emphasize that something is definitely true or will certainly happen.

Synonyms

certainly, definitely, undoubtedly

Examples of usage

I'll help you, of course.
Of course, I remember her.

^{Context #2}

used to politely agree or grant permission

Used to express agreement or give permission in a polite way.

Synonyms

absolutely, certainly, indeed

Examples of usage

Of course, you can borrow my pen.
Of course, we can go together.

Translations

Translations of the word "of course" in other languages:

🇵🇹 claro

🇮🇳 बिल्कुल

🇩🇪 natürlich

🇮🇩 tentu

🇺🇦 звісно

🇵🇱 oczywiście

🇯🇵 もちろん

🇫🇷 bien sûr

🇪🇸 por supuesto

🇹🇷 tabii ki

🇰🇷 물론

🇸🇦 بالطبع

🇨🇿 samozřejmě

🇸🇰 samozrejme

🇨🇳 当然

🇸🇮 seveda

🇮🇸 auðvitað

🇰🇿 әрине

🇬🇪 რა თქმა უნდა

🇦🇿 əlbəttə

🇲🇽 por supuesto

Word origin

The phrase 'of course' originated in the 14th century, with 'course' referring to a path or direction. Over time, it evolved to mean 'naturally' or 'as a matter of course'. The modern usage as an adverb to express agreement or certainty developed in the 19th century.