Meaning & Definition of word "Class"
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Class
/klæs/
noun:
- 1. A group of students who meet regularly to study the same subject.
- Example: She attended every class this semester to keep up with the syllabus.
- 2. A category or division in a system of classification.
- Example: The animal was classified in the class Mammalia.
- 3. A social group sharing the same economic or social status.
- Example: He was born into the upper class and received the best education.
- 4. A session of instruction or education.
- Example: The yoga class was held every Thursday evening.
- 5. A rating or ranking system that denotes quality.
- Example: The hotel has a five-star class rating for its luxury services.
verb:
- 1. To assign to a class or category.
- Example: The botanist classed the new plant species with the rare orchids.
Etymology
From Latin 'classis', meaning 'a division or category'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
class act:
An admirable or impressive performance or behavior.
in a class by itself:
Unique or unmatched.
the upper class:
A social group with high status or wealth.
Related Words
classify:
To arrange in categories.
classic:
A work of art of recognized and established value.
classroom:
A room where classes are held.
Slang Meanings of class
Meaning: High quality or excellent.
Example Sentence: That new restaurant is class!
Meaning: Referring to someone sophisticated.
Example Sentence: She has such class, always dressed impeccably.