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course

[kawrs] / kɔrs /
NOUN
progress, advance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
development line plan policy procedure program series system way
STRONG
advancement chain channels continuity flow furtherance manner march movement order polity progression row scheme sequel sequence string succession unfolding
WEAK
consecution red tape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorder disorganization
STRONG
cessation halt stoppage
NOUN
path, channel
Synonyms
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circuit direction line road route track trail way
STRONG
aisle aqueduct boards byway canal conduit duct flow groove itinerary lap movement orbit passage range run rut scope stream tack trajectory watercourse
Antonyms
STRONG
inaction
NOUN
length of action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
progress term time
STRONG
duration elapsing lapse passage passing sweep
NOUN
plan of study
Synonyms
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class conference curriculum interest lecture meeting method period preparation procedure program schedule seminar session subject
STRONG
laboratory matriculation regimen speciality
WEAK
discussion group
VERB
flow; run
Synonyms
STRONG
career chase dart dash follow gallop gush hasten hunt hurry hustle pursue race rush scamper scoot scurry speed spring stream surge tumble
Antonyms
STRONG
dally dawdle delay ignore neglect procrastinate rest retreat run away shun slow wait

Example Sentences

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But of course that would mean a bigger speed differential between a driver recovering energy and one still deploying.

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So I tried once just to have a look, but then of course Pierre immediately got by me again on the main straight and I think that was basically the story of today.

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Football fans are, of course, wide ranging but to understand those who may be considered extreme we only need to remember 'fan' is short for 'fanatic'.

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Sabalenka had looked on course for a more convincing win when she broke in the very first game and raced through the first set.

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"We have to work with the patient to understand the best course of treatment for them."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.