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of course

uv KORS/əv ˈkɔɹs/UKuv KAWS/əv ˈkɔːs/

5 meanings of of course

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  1. 1
    obviouslyadverb
    As you would expect, or because it is easy to see why.

    Of course the baby is tired. She didn't sleep all day.

    The store was closed, of course, because it was a holiday.

    Similarnaturally

  2. 2
    eager yesinterjection
    Used to say yes in a happy, strong way.

    "Can I sit with you at lunch?" "Of course!"

    "Will you help me paint my room this weekend?" "Of course I will!"

    Similarabsolutely, certainly

  3. 3
    reply to thanksinterjection
    Used as a friendly answer when someone says thank you.

    "Thanks for the ride home!" "Of course!"

    "Thank you so much for waiting for me." "Of course, it was no problem."

    Similarsure, anytime

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  1. 4
    usual customadjectivearchaic
    Normal and expected, as part of how things usually go.

    In her family, saying thank you was a matter of course.

    I am not using a mere phrase of course, when I say that the feelings with which I bear a part in the ceremony of this day, are such as I find it difficult to utter in words.
    1849, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Miscellaneous WritingsHere, of course means usual or expected, just a polite habit.
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  2. 5
    in due timeadverbarchaic
    When the time comes, or as a natural result.
    Not tarrying long enough in the brain to be subject to reflection, the next sensations, of course, obliterate them.
    1790, Mary Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of MenHere, of course means naturally, as a result of what came before.
    It was at one time made a question whether giving the royal assent to a single bill did not of course put an end to the session.
    1845, Henry John Stephen, New commentaries on the laws of EnglandHere, of course means naturally, as an automatic result.
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