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first-class

first-class
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Transcription

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

Definitions of first-class word

  • adjective first-class of the highest or best class or quality: a first-class movie. 1
  • adjective first-class best-equipped and most expensive: a first-class railroad car. 1
  • adjective first-class given or entitled to preferred treatment, handling, etc.: first-class mail. 1
  • adverb first-class by first-class conveyance: to travel first-class. 1
  • noun first-class the best, finest, or highest class, grade, or rank. 1
  • noun first-class the most expensive and most luxurious class of accommodation on trains, ships, airplanes, etc. 1
See all 31 definitions of first-class

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Origin of first-class

First appearance:

before 1780
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90

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Parts of speech for First-class

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of First-class

first-class popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for first-class

adj first-class

  • first-rate — excellent; superb.
  • prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
  • shipshape — in good order; well-arranged; trim or tidy.
  • superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
  • top-drawer — the highest level in rank, excellence, or importance: a musician strictly out of the top drawer.
All 10 Synonyms of first-class

Antonyms for first-class

adj first-class

  • adjuvant — aiding or assisting
  • back seat — a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle
  • dependent — To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
  • derivate — derived
  • low rent — Informal. second-rate; bargain-basement.

adjective first-class

  • junker — any old or discarded material, as metal, paper, or rags.
All 9 Antonyms of first-class

Top questions with first-class

  • how long does first-class mail take?
  • first-class package service how long?

Related words

  • a one

    first-class; first-rate; superior

  • certified mail

    If you send a letter or package by certified mail, you send it using a mail service which gives you an official record of the fact that it has been mailed and delivered.

  • priority mail

    (in the U.S. Postal Service) mail consisting of merchandise weighing more than 12 ounces sent at first-class rates.

  • registered mail

    prepaid first-class mail that has been recorded at a post office prior to delivery for safeguarding against loss, theft, or damage during transmission.

  • special handling

    (in the U.S. Postal Service) the handling of third- and fourth-class mail as first-class upon the payment of a fee.
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