of course

Definitions

1. 1

   That is part of ordinary behaviour or custom

   That is part of ordinary behaviour or custom; customary, natural.

   • Had Francesca grown up by his side, she would have loved him; and a thousand indulgences, the result of careless good-nature, would have linked the child to the parent, till the mutual affection would have become a thing of course.
   • I am not using a mere phrase of course, when I say that the feelings with which I bear a part in the ceremony of this day, are such as I find it difficult to utter in words.
2. 2

   In due course

   In due course; as a matter of course, as a natural result.

   • He inspired love and emulation wherever he appeared; envy and jealous rage followed of course; so that he became a very desirable, though a very dangerous acquaintance.
   • Not tarrying long enough in the brain to be subject to reflection, the next sensations, of course, obliterate them.
   • It was at one time made a question whether giving the royal assent to a single bill did not of course put an end to the session.
3. 3

   Naturally, as would be expected

   Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously.

   • Of course I know that!
   • You will of course surrender all your future rights to the property.
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   1. 4

      Indicates enthusiastic agreement.

      • Will you come with me? — Of course!
   2. 5

      Used to acknowledge thanks

      Used to acknowledge thanks; ritual reply to “thank you”.

      • Thank you! — Of course!

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