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Synonyms & Similar Words
naturally
obviously
clearly
certainly
undoubtedly
inevitably
predictably
surely
undoubtedly
without a doubt
unquestionably
inevitably
logically
reasonably
expectedly
surely
normally
typically
usually
commonly
generally
habitually
customarily
traditionally
ordinarily
plainly
evidently
apparently
manifestly
patently
glaringly
unmistakably
indisputably
incontrovertibly
undeniably
unquestionably
undoubtably
inevitably
inescapably
necessarily
needlessly
of necessity
as a matter of course
Meaning of of course
According to Oxford Dictionary, "of course" is an expression used to indicate that something is obvious or expected.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "of course" as an expression used to show agreement or confirmation.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "of course" is used to say that something is normal or expected.
Example Uses
- I'm going to the party, of course, because I've been looking forward to it all week.
- She's a great singer, of course, and has won many awards for her performances.
- He's going to pass the exam, of course, because he's been studying hard for months.
- They're getting married, of course, after being together for five years.
- It's raining, of course, on the day of the outdoor festival.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
surprisingly
unexpectedly
unusually
abnormally
extraordinarily
inexplicably
puzzlingly
curiously
strangely
oddly
mysteriously
unaccountably
inexplicably
enigmatically
paradoxically
contradictory
inconsistently
illogically
unreasonably
improbably
doubtfully
questionably
uncertainly
ambiguously
vaguely
inconclusively