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CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “course”?
Estimated level
A1
beginner
“course” is roughly the #427 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A1 level.
Meaning
noun. A sequence of events.
Example: The normal course of events seems to be just one damned thing after another.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “course” sits in the A1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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