recourse
Recourse (noun) means an option to turn to for help, especially when other options have failed. Example: “Without insurance, she had no recourse but to pay for the repairs herself.”
How to use recourse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of getting help or fixing a problem when you're stuck.
Word forms
recoursed past tense, recourses plural, recourses singular
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Without insurance, she had no _____ but to pay for the repairs herself.
Etymology
From Old French recours, from Latin recursus ("a running back").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for recourse
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What does “recourse” mean?
The word “recourse” means an option to turn to for help, especially when other options have failed. In plain terms, a way of getting help or fixing a problem when you're stuck.
How do you pronounce “recourse”?
“Recourse” is pronounced rih-KAWS (/ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ in IPA).
How do you use “recourse” in a sentence?
Here is “recourse” used in a sentence: “Without insurance, she had no recourse but to pay for the repairs herself.”
What part of speech is “recourse”?
“Recourse” is a noun.
Where does the word “recourse” come from?
The word “recourse” comes from Latin. From Old French recours, from Latin recursus ("a running back").
Is “recourse” a common word?
“Recourse” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.