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Definition of course in British English

of course

adverb
1

used for saying 'yes' very definitely, in answer to a question

Example

'Do you know what I mean?' 'Of course.'

Synonyms and related words
yes of course of course
1.1

used for giving someone permission in a polite way

Example

'May I come in?' 'Of course you may.'

Synonyms and related words
yes of course certainly
1.2

used for agreeing or disagreeing with someone

Example

'I'm sure everything's going to be OK.' 'Of course it is.'

Example

'They won't mind if we're a bit late.' 'Of course they will.'

Synonyms and related words
OK of course no absolutely not are you kidding? arguably
2

used for saying something that you think someone probably already knows or will not be surprised about

Example

I will, of course, make sure you're all kept fully informed.

Example

He found out in the end, of course.

3

used when you have just realized something

Example

Of course! Now I understand.

Synonyms and related words
of course all right all right
Definition of course in British English

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a change of (phrase) antibiotic (noun) as a matter of (phrase) in the course of time (phrase) in the course of events (phrase) the course of something (phrase) obstruct the administration of justice () of course not () pervert the course of justice (phrase)