Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
of course
phrase
/əv kɔːrs/
Definition
A phrase used to express agreement or confirmation; it suggests that something is obvious or expected.
Examples
- “Of course I will help you with your project!”
- “You can take my car, of course.”
- “Is it going to rain today? Of course not! Look at the sky.”
Meaning
It indicates that the speaker is stating something that is quite clear or readily accepted without need for further explanation.
Synonyms
- certainly
- naturally
- indeed
- obviously
