# of course

Pronunciation: US say "uv KORS" /əv ˈkɔɹs/; UK/AUS say "uv KAWS" /əv ˈkɔːs/

## Adverb

1. As anyone would expect, or for obvious reasons.
   - Simple: As you would expect, or because it is easy to see why.
   - _You will, of course, need to bring a photo ID to the exam._
   - _She won the race, of course; she had trained for it all year._

## Interjection

2. Used to agree or say yes readily and with enthusiasm.
   - Simple: Used to say yes in a happy, strong way.
   - _"Would you be my bridesmaid?" "Of course! I'd love to."_
   - _"Can we still count on you for Saturday?" "Of course, I wouldn't miss it."_
3. Used as a reply to thanks, acknowledging them politely.
   - Simple: Used as a friendly answer when someone says thank you.
   - _"I really appreciate you covering my shift." "Of course. You'd do the same for me."_
   - _"Thanks for listening to all that." "Of course. Call me anytime."_

## Adjective

4. Forming part of ordinary custom or behavior, and so expected as natural. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: Normal and expected, as part of how things usually go.
   - _At the firm, working late before a deadline is treated as a matter of course._
   - _Regular checkups have become a matter of course for new parents._

## Adverb

5. In due time, or as a natural result of what came before. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: When the time comes, or as a natural result.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/of-course (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).