of course
Example: Of course, I will help you with your homework today.
Definition
"Of course" is an expression used to indicate certainty or agreement, often meaning 'naturally' or 'definitely.' It is commonly used to affirm willingness or to emphasize that something is obvious or expected, as in "Of course, I will help you with your homework today."
Etymology
The phrase "of course" originates from the notion of something happening according to a natural or expected course of events. It combines 'of,' indicating belonging or relation, with 'course,' meaning a path or progression. Over time, it evolved into an idiomatic expression to affirm certainty or obviousness.
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"of course" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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