courses
- 01 A2 Elementary
the sets of classes or lessons you take at a school or university.
plural of 'course' in the sense of a complete series of studies or a specific unit of instruction.
Simple“She is taking three different science courses this semester.”
In context“The university offers several specialized courses in renewable energy for graduate students looking to pivot their careers.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
the different parts of a meal served one after the other.
plural of 'course' referring to the distinct stages of a meal served in a specific order.
Simple“The wedding dinner had four courses, starting with a cold soup.”
In context“The tasting menu consisted of seven small courses, each paired with a wine specifically chosen to complement the local ingredients.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the directions or routes that people, ships, or rivers follow.
plural of 'course' denoting the routes or directions followed by a moving object or the natural path of a river.
Simple“The planes took different courses to avoid the storm clouds.”
In context“The engineers studied the natural courses of the local rivers before designing the new irrigation system.”