Definitions

courses

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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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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That animating spirit courses through “Celtic Art Across the Ages,” a nearly 300-object survey of jewelry, armor, chariot fittings, manuscripts, vessels, coins, carvings and textiles at the Harvard Art Museums, its sole venue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

A fluent English speaker who took graduate courses in California, Sheinbaum often says it is necessary to “keep a cool head” when engaging with Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Americans could be forgiven for wondering what is the point of the old country beyond some fine costume drama, a smattering of challenging golf courses, and a cheap alternative for their children’s education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

And though many golf courses in England are being discussed as potential redevelopment sites, it's not an even picture across Britain.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

New courses on hospital nursing and preliminary anatomy began.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan