Definitions

courses

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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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 way that I encounter AI is that I have to dedicate time in my courses now to confirming to my students that they’re they’re not allowed to use AI in homework assignments,” Lincoln said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Trump has long treated his name as a product, stamping it on hotels, golf courses and even steaks.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

"The moratorium applies to everything that is digital. It goes far beyond digital books and music. It also includes, for example, security updates, online courses, telemedicine," she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The courses will also allow students to opt for hybrid learning between the Mumbai and York campuses, a model followed by other British universities as well.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Finding the North Star, which is how everybody from the Egyptians to the Vikings to the Polynesians was able to chart their courses across unknown seas.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein