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course of action vs way

way vs course of action

course of action and way both are nouns.

course of action is not an adverb while way is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
course of action Yes No No No
way Yes No No Yes
As nouns, way is a hyponym of course of action; that is, way is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than course of action:
  • course of action: a mode of action
  • way: a course of conduct
Other hyponyms of course of action include blind alley, collision course, path, way of life.
course of action (noun) way (noun)
a mode of action a course of conduct
to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
a journey or passage
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
how something is done or how it happens
the property of distance in general
doing as one pleases or chooses
a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'
a line leading to a place or point
a portion of something divided into shares
space for movement
the condition of things generally
course of action (adverb) way (adverb)
to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
Difference between course of action and way

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