Meaning & use

of course

phrase·Everyday

Used to say that something is obviously true or expected, or to give permission readily.

See it in a sentence

Of course you can borrow my umbrella; it looks like rain.

Of course the meeting ran late again; it always does.

A note on using this word

Of course can sound polite when granting permission, but if overused in response to a request for help, it can come across as slightly curt.

Words with a similar meaning

naturallycertainly

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