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of course



Definitions

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of course
           This type of course does not suit me because the course is too expensive.
     1. adv. Indicates enthusiastic agreement.
           Of course I'll go with you.
     2. adv. Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.
           Of course, there will be a few problems along the way.
     3. adv. Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.
           Of course I know that!  You will, of course, surrender all your future rights to the property.
Analysis
of
     1. prep. Expressing distance or motion.
     2. prep.          (now obsolete, or dialectal) From (of distance, direction), "off".
     3. prep.          (obsolete except in phrases) Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.).
     4. prep.          From, away from (a position, number, distance etc.).
                    There are no shops within twenty miles of the cottage.
course
     1. n. A sequence of events.
           The normal course of events seems to be just one damned thing after another.
     2. n.          A normal or customary sequence.
     3. n.          A programme, a chosen manner of proceeding.
     4. n.          Any ordered process or sequence or steps.

Example Sentences

Of course I didn't do it. 
Of course, it is not all media. 
That is, of course, if we're all still in agreement? 
That, of course, is what his party's leadership does not want. 
Well, of course it was our error. 



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