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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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The only vehicle he should be allowed to operate is a golf cart in the confines of a golf course.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

A typical 18-hole course will have anywhere from 30 to 100 bunkers, totaling 1 to 2 acres, compared with 25-30 acres of fairway and 2 to 3 acres of greens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Twenty years ago, I stumbled across a book that would change the course of my career.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"We found it the first night, and it completely changed our plans for the course," Ji said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“I’ve tried to send her to each of the four realms, but of course that’s not working.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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