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course Noun

— In school, a course is a class in a specific subject. The science course was very difficult. — A course is the path that something follows in space or in time. During the course of the evening, things went from bad to worse. The economy grew quickly over the course of the next few years. In the course of testing the drug, they found new uses for it. One teacher can completely change the course of your life. We'll have to let the disease take its course. It is important that we decide now on the future course for the company. The wind kept blowing the boat off course. The course of the river has changed over time. — For a meal, a course is one part of a meal such as dessert. We usually do not eat a meal with nine courses. — Some games are played on a course. The game of golf is played on a golf course.

course Verb

— If something courses, it runs or flows through something. Blood courses through the veins and arteries in our bodies. The oil coursed through the engine.

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you Pronoun

— Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun. You are my best friend. Can I go to the shops with you? — Used to talk about anyone. You have to be 18 years old to see that film. She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.

you Determinative

— Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to. You guys can leave now.

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can Verb

— If someone can do something, they are able to do it. Most birds can fly. Can you speak English? I can't see it. It's too small. "Can you come?" "Yes, I think I can." This is a service that anyone can easily afford. — If someone can do something, they are allowed to do it. You can't smoke here. Can I go now? — You use can to ask somebody to do something (if you know the person well). Can you open the door for me, please? Can I have the salt, please? — If something can happen, it is possible. It's so small that it can't be seen. There can't be any difference. Can the plan work? That can't be right. Imagine how bad it can get. — If someone tells you something can't happen, they think it's not a good idea. You just can't keep smoking. You can't think things are going to get better. — If something can happen, it happens sometimes. I can get really busy here on weekends. Her classes can be really interesting or really boring.

can Verb

— If someone cans something, they put in a can or jar to keep for a long time. We canned the peas for the winter. — If someone cans something, they stop working on it. The idea was canned. — If someone gets canned they have lost their job. — If you tell someone to can it, you want them to stop talking. Can it, would you? I'm trying to watch TV.

can Noun

— A can is a metal container, usually for holding food or drink. I drink cola from a can. hoops come in a can.

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