Synonyms
brace, duo, pair, twain, twosome—more at PAIR
2couple verb cou·pled; cou·pling : to link together
Synonyms
associate, combine, conjoin, connect, hitch, hook, join, link, marry, unify, unite, yoke—more at UNITE
cou·plet noun : two successive rhyming lines of verse
cou·pling noun 1 : the act of bringing or coming together : CONNECTION; also : the point at which things are connected
2 : a device for connecting two parts or things
Synonyms
combination, connection, consolidation, junction, unification, union—more at UNION
cou·pon noun 1 : a statement attached to a bond showing interest due and designed to be cut off and presented for payment
2 : a form surrendered in order to obtain an article, service, or accommodation
3 : a printed document or slip used to submit orders or inquiries or to obtain a discount on merchandise or services
cour·age noun : ability to conquer fear or despair : BRAVERY, VALOR
Synonyms
bravery, daring, fearlessness, gallantry, guts, hardihood, heart, heroism, nerve, stoutness, valor; also backbone, fiber, fortitude, grit, gumption, mettle, pluck, spunk; determination, perseverance, resolution; endurance, stamina, tenacity; audacity, boldness, brazenness, cheek, effrontery, gall, temerity
Antonyms
cowardice
cou·ra·geous adjective : having or characterized by courage
— cou·ra·geous·ly adverb
Synonyms
brave, dauntless, doughty, fearless, gallant, greathearted, heroic, intrepid, lionhearted, manful, stalwart, stout, undaunted, valiant, valorous—more at BRAVE
cou·ri·er noun : one who bears messages or information esp. for the diplomatic or military services
Synonyms
go-between, messenger, page, runner—more at MESSENGER
1course noun 1 a : the act or action of moving in a path from point to point : PROGRESS, PASSAGE
b : direction of progress
2 : the ground or path over which something moves
3 a : method of procedure
b : CONDUCT, BEHAVIOR
4 : an ordered series of acts or proceedings : sequence of events
5 : a series of instruction periods dealing with a subject
6 : the series of studies leading to graduation from a school or college
7 : the part of a meal served at one time
— of course
: as might be expected
Synonyms
[1b] line, path, route, track, way—more at PATH
[3a] line, policy, procedure, program; also blueprint, design, plan, scheme, strategy; intent, intention, purpose; approach, direction, path, pathway, tack
[4] operation, procedure, proceeding, process—more at PROCESS
2course verb coursed; cours·ing 1 : to hunt with dogs
2 : to run or go speedily
Synonyms
barrel, career, dash, fly, hurry, pelt, race, rip, rocket, run, rush, shoot, speed, tear, zip, zoom—more at HURRY
cours·er noun : a swift or spirited horse
1court noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. AF, fr. L cohort-, cohors enclosure, group, retinue, cohort]
1 : the residence of a sovereign or similar dignitary
2 : a sovereign's formal assembly of officials and advisers as a governing power
3 : an assembly of the retinue of a sovereign
4 : an open space enclosed by a building or buildings
5 : a space walled or marked off for playing a game (as tennis or basketball)
6 : the place where justice is administered; also : a judicial body or a meeting of a judicial body
7 : attention intended to win favor
8 : a judge or judges in session
Synonyms
[4] close, courtyard, quadrangle, yard; also place, plaza, square; deck, terrace
[8] bench, judge, justice, magistrate—more at JUDGE
2court verb 1 : to try to gain the favor of
2 : to seek to gain or achieve : WOO
3 : ATTRACT, TEMPT
Synonyms
ask, woo; also angle (for), fish (for); hunt, search, seek
cour·te·ous adjective : marked by respect for others : CIVIL, POLITE
Synonyms
civil, genteel, gracious, mannerly, polite, well-bred—more at POLITE
cour·te·ous·ly adverb : in a courteous