noun

course

Translation

course, class, route, dish

I'm taking a language course.

The main course was delicious.

The ship changed its course.

Of course, you can come.

((a)) course ((in/on sth.)) a series of lessons. I'm doing a course in computer programming.

((a)) course a part of a meal. The meal had three courses.

((the)) course ((of sth.)) the route or direction. The river changed its course over the years.

of course used to show agreement or give permission. Of course I'll help you.

Synonyms: class, route, path, dish

From Latin 'cursus' (a run, a journey), from 'currere' (to run).

Think of something that 'runs' from a start to a finish: a school course, a race course, or the courses of a meal.