courses
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1 academic classes (n.) A2 Elementarythe 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.
ExampleShe is taking three different science courses this semester.
ExampleThe university offers several specialized courses in renewable energy for graduate students looking to pivot their careers.
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2 parts of a meal (n.) B1 Intermediate Cookingthe 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.
ExampleThe wedding dinner had four courses, starting with a cold soup.
ExampleThe tasting menu consisted of seven small courses, each paired with a wine specifically chosen to complement the local ingredients.
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3 paths or routes (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe 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.
ExampleThe planes took different courses to avoid the storm clouds.
ExampleThe engineers studied the natural courses of the local rivers before designing the new irrigation system.