Etymology: [ &v, before consonants a ] (preposition.) before 12th century. Middle English, off, of, from Old English, adverb and preposition; akin to Old High German aba off, away, Latin ab from, away, Greek apo.
Synonyms: naturally, indisputably, admittedly, confessedly, by all means, certainly, definitely, indeed, indubitably, obviously, surely, undoubtedly, without a doubt
Indicates enthusiastic agreement, Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase, Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter, as might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill", emphasis Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. `You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?' --- `No, of course not.', You say of course to suggest that something is normal, obvious, or well-known, and should therefore not surprise the person you are talking to. Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition `I have read about you in the newspapers of course,' Charlie said The only honest answer is, of course, yes. = naturally, certainly, surely, formulae You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. `Can I just say something about the cup game on Saturday?' --- `Yes of course you can.' `Could I see these documents?' --- `Of course.', emphasis You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. `I expect you're right.' --- `Of course I'm right.' `You will strictly observe your diet: no wine or spirits, very little meat.' --- `Of course.', certainly,
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Indicates enthusiastic agreement - "Of course I'll go with you."
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Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase - "Of course, there will be a few problems along the way."
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Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter - "You will, of course, surrender all your future rights to the property."
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as might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill"
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emphasis Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. `You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?' --- `No, of course not.'
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You say of course to suggest that something is normal, obvious, or well-known, and should therefore not surprise the person you are talking to. Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition `I have read about you in the newspapers of course,' Charlie said The only honest answer is, of course, yes. = naturally
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certainly, surely
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formulae You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. `Can I just say something about the cup game on Saturday?' --- `Yes of course you can.' `Could I see these documents?' --- `Of course.'
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emphasis You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. `I expect you're right.' --- `Of course I'm right.' `You will strictly observe your diet: no wine or spirits, very little meat.' --- `Of course.'
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