intercourse
[noun]
Synonyms:
- communication, commerce, contact, dealings
- sexual intercourse, carnal knowledge, coitus, copulation, sex (informal)

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

in‧ter‧course /ˈɪntəkɔːs $ ˈɪntərkɔːrs/ noun [uncountable] formal
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French; Origin: entrecours, from Latin intercursus, past participle of intercurrere 'to run between']

1. (also sexual intercourse) the act of having sex

2. an exchange of ideas, feelings etc which make people or groups understand each other better:
social intercourse

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

intercourse
noun
I. sex
ADJ. sexual | heterosexual, homosexual | anal, vaginal | non-consensual | unlawful
VERB + INTERCOURSE engage in, have, indulge in She never had sexual intercourse before she was married.
consent to The judge asked if she had consented to intercourse.
INTERCOURSE + VERB occur, take place He admitted that intercourse had taken place.
PREP. ~ between intercourse between consenting adults
~ with He accused her of intercourse with another man.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

intercourse
II. exchange of ideas, feelings, etc.
ADJ. social Life is a pleasant blend of work and social intercourse.

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