and of course

adverb

Used to indicate that the item or idea which follows is of at least equal importance to those already mentioned, or as a reminder not to forget something obvious.

“And of course you'll want to get flowers for her before you take her out to dinner.”

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last but not least
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Meanings

adverb
  1. sometimesUsed to indicate that the item or idea which follows is of at least equal importance to those already mentioned, or as a reminder not to forget something obvious.

    And of course you'll want to get flowers for her before you take her out to dinner.

    Synonyms: last but not least

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbUsed to indicate that the item or idea which follows is of at least equal importance to those already mentioned, or as a reminder not to forget something obvious.

Similar
last but not least
Also see
last but not least
Cite this entry
APA

and of course. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/and%20of%20course

MLA

“and of course.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/and%20of%20course. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “and of course,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/and%20of%20course.

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