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courses

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɔɹsəz// UK //kˈɔːsɪz// cour·ses Archaic Humorous

n. a series of lessons or a plan of study on a particular subject. It can also mean one of the separate parts of a meal, like a starter or a dessert.

n. a complete series of lessons or lectures on a specific subject; alternatively, one of the distinct stages of a meal served in a specific order.


SIMPLE

She is taking several online courses to improve her coding skills.

CONTEXTUAL

The wedding dinner consists of five courses, starting with a light soup and ending with a rich chocolate cake.

COMPLEX

While the university offers various vocational courses, many students prefer the theoretical depth of the traditional humanities curriculum.

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Usage

When referring to education, it often takes the verbs 'take', 'enroll in', or 'complete'.

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