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class

class
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klas, klahs]
    • /klæs, klɑs/
    • /klɑːs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klas, klahs]
    • /klæs, klɑs/

Definitions of class word

  • countable noun class A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together. 3
  • countable noun class A class is a course of teaching in a particular subject. 3
  • uncountable noun class If you do something in class, you do it during a lesson in school. 3
  • singular noun class The students in a school or university who finish their course in a particular year are often referred to as the class of that year. 3
  • variable noun class Class refers to the division of people in a society into groups according to their social status. 3
  • countable noun class A class of things is a group of them with similar characteristics. 3

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Origin of class

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; earlier classis, plural classes < Latin: class, division, fleet, army; singular class back formation from plural

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Class

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

class popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

class usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for class

noun class

  • family — the children of one person or one couple collectively: We want a large family.
  • collection — A collection of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time.
  • province — an administrative division or unit of a country.
  • domain — the territory governed by a single ruler or government; realm.
  • frame — a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.

verb class

  • divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
  • assess — When you assess a person, thing, or situation, you consider them in order to make a judgment about them.
  • gauge — to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure.
  • consider — If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are.
  • group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.

adjective class

  • chic — Something or someone that is chic is fashionable and sophisticated.
  • dashing — A dashing person or thing is very stylish and attractive.
  • fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
  • fly — to move through the air using wings.
  • sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.

Antonyms for class

noun class

  • result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
  • whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
  • effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
  • death — Death is the permanent end of the life of a person or animal.
  • unemployment — the state of being unemployed, especially involuntarily: Automation poses a threat of unemployment for many unskilled workers.

verb class

  • combine — If you combine two or more things or if they combine, they exist together.
  • connect — If something or someone connects one thing to another, or if one thing connects to another, the two things are joined together.
  • unite — to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
  • disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
  • scatter — to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.

adjective class

  • boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
  • stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.

Top questions with class

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