Synonyms for

Course

Verb / kɔ:rs / Another word for course — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a direction or route taken in order to reach a destination

Synonyms & similar words

line grade trend path track courseofstudy run row ofcourse feed class courseofinstruction form unnaturally naturally courseofaction flow route path way trail track direction heading trajectory line channel program curriculum schedule agenda syllabus lesson lecture workshop training class

Synonyms by register

Formal

path route procedure protocol

Informal

way track line plan

Literary

stream current tide

Antonyms

stagnation halt cessation pause standstill interruption

Common collocations

  • course of action
  • course of events
  • in due course
  • take its course
  • course of study
  • natural course
  • short course
  • long course

Word family

noun course
verb course

Usage note

The word 'course' can refer to a path, a sequence of events, or a part of a meal. Be mindful of the context to understand its specific meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The ship changed its course when it encountered a storm.
  2. I want to take a course in painting.
  3. The golf course is beautiful.
  4. The river courses through the mountains.
  5. He followed the course of the river to find the waterfall.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. - Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. - Marlon Wayans

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