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Definition:

Off course is a phrase used to describe a situation where something or someone has deviated from the intended or correct path.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective (as in "off-course boat")
• Adverb (as in "drifted off course")

Senses:

a. Not following the intended or planned route or direction.

b. In a location or direction away from the intended or planned one.

c. Not going according to the expected or desired plan.

a. In a direction or path different from the intended or desired one.

b. In a state or situation where one is not following the correct or intended course.

Usage:

1. Popular sense:

The airplane's navigation system malfunctioned, causing it to fly off course.

2. Local sense:

The hiker took a wrong turn and ended up off course in the dense forest.

Sample Sentences:

1. The ship's captain realized they were off course when they saw unfamiliar landmarks.
2. The golfer hit the ball off course, leading to a penalty stroke.
3. The project veered off course due to unexpected complications.
4. Despite the detour, they managed to get back on course after being temporarily off course.
5. The swimmer was disqualified for swimming off course.

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