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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They also received specialised courses in battlefield medicine, complex recovery operations and weapons.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead, Lee says that students are more interested in addressing course engagement and rigor—particularly in courses called “gems,” which is Harvard slang for classes that offer a light workload and lenient grading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

Members staged plays, sponsored sports teams and sewing circles, and taught courses in black history and current events.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson