class

noun
UK: /klɑːs/
US: /klæs/

  1. A group of students who are taught together.

    1. The class is learning about animals today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our history class visited the museum to see ancient artifacts and learn. [ ] [ ]

  2. A course of instruction at a school or college.

    1. I have a math class every day at 9 AM. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is taking a photography class to improve her skills with cameras. [ ] [ ]

  3. A division of people in a society who are considered similar based on their income, background, or status.

    1. The middle class is growing in many countries. [ ] [ ]
    2. Social class distinctions still exist, influencing opportunities and perspectives. [ ] [ ]

  4. A category into which things are put based on shared qualities.

    1. This car is in the luxury class. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists classify animals into different classes based on their characteristics. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sort category style status kind lecture lesson grade group rank elegance
class transitive-verb

  1. To categorize or assign something to a particular class or group.

    1. We class them as beginners. [ ] [ ]
    2. The library staff class books by subject to help people find information easier. [ ] [ ]
class adjective

  1. Elegant and of high quality.

    1. That's a class car. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always wears class dresses that show off her sense of style. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "class" in English means: A group of students who are taught together., A course of instruction at a school or college., A division of people in a society who are considered similar based on their income, background, or status., A category into which things are put based on shared qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "class" is /klɑːs/ in British English and /klæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "class": sort, category, style, status, kind, lecture, lesson, grade, group, rank, elegance.

Example usage of "class": "The class is learning about animals today.". More examples on the page.