Word
courses
Phoneticscour·ses, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɔɹsəz/
UK/kˈɔːsɪz/
Definitions
01academic classes
A2 · Elementary Plural noun
n. the sets of classes or lessons you take at a school or university.
n. plural of 'course' in the sense of a complete series of studies or a specific unit of instruction.
“She is taking three different science courses this semester.”
“The university offers several specialized courses in renewable energy for graduate students looking to pivot their careers.”
Synonyms
02parts of a meal
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Cooking
n. the different parts of a meal served one after the other.
n. plural of 'course' referring to the distinct stages of a meal served in a specific order.
“The wedding dinner had four courses, starting with a cold soup.”
“The tasting menu consisted of seven small courses, each paired with a wine specifically chosen to complement the local ingredients.”
03paths or routes
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the directions or routes that people, ships, or rivers follow.
n. plural of 'course' denoting the routes or directions followed by a moving object or the natural path of a river.
“The planes took different courses to avoid the storm clouds.”
“The engineers studied the natural courses of the local rivers before designing the new irrigation system.”
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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