of course

== English == === Alternative forms === course (colloquial, by ellipsis) 'course (hypercorrect, colloquial, by ellipsis) ofc, oc (Internet slang) ofcourse === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əv ˈkɔːs/ (General American) IPA(key): /əv ˈkɔɹs/ (without the horse–hoarse merger) IPA(key): /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ === Adjective === of course (now rare, except in matter of course) That is part of ordinary behaviour or custom; customary, natural. [from 16th c.] ==== Derived terms ==== matter of course === Adverb === of course (not comparable) (now rare) In due course; as a matter of course, as a natural result. [from 16th c.] Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously. [from 19th c.] Synonyms: naturally, indisputably ==== Derived terms ==== and of course 'course, course ==== Translations ==== === Interjection === of course Indicates enthusiastic agreement. Synonyms: absolutely, certainly Used to acknowledge thanks; ritual reply to “thank you”. Synonyms: no problem, you're welcome ==== Translations ====