course
word
/ˈkɔɹs/
KORS
/kˈɔːs/
KAWS
Definition
A course is a series of lessons or classes in a subject or skill, a part of a meal, or a path taken from one place to another.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally for studies (e.g., a history course), informally in meals ('first course'), and in navigation ('course of a river'). Be careful: 'course' in education is common in phrases like 'take a course' or 'complete a course.' Don't confuse with 'coarse' (rough).
Spanish: curso - plato (comida) - rumboPortuguese (BR): curso - prato (comida) - percursoPortuguese (PT): curso - prato (refeição) - percursoChinese (Simplified): 课程 - 道菜 - 走势Chinese (Traditional): 課程 - 道菜 - 走勢Hindi: कोर्स - पाठ्यक्रम - रास्ताArabic: دورة - مسار - طبقة (الطعام)Bengali: কোর্স - পথRussian: курс - направление (пути)Japanese: コースVietnamese: khóa học - món (ăn) - hướng (dòng chảy, đường đi)Korean: 코스Turkish: kurs - rota (yol)Urdu: کورس - راستہ (راستہ یا بہاؤ)Indonesian: kursus - jalur (aliran, rute)
Example Sentences
She is taking an English course at school.
basic
The river changed its course after the storm.
basic
I'm thinking of signing up for the cooking course next month.
natural
Keep a steady course, or the boat will drift off.
natural
For the main course, I will have chicken and rice.
basic
The first course was soup, and then we had steak for the second.
natural