- class*/*/*/
- [klɑːs]
noun
I
1) [C] a group of students who are taught togetherWhat class is Sophie in now?[/ex]In British English, class can be used with a singular or plural verb. You can say Her class has a new teacher. or Her class have a new teacher.2) [C/U] a period of time during which a group of students is taught togetherSyn:lessonI've got classes all afternoon.[/ex]We had to write an essay in class.[/ex]3) [C] a course of lessons in a particular subjectI go to my art class on Mondays.[/ex]4) [C/U] one of the groups into which people in a society are divided according to education, income etctax cuts for the middle class[/ex]the relationship between social class and your level of education[/ex]5) [C] a group of things, animals, or people with similar features or qualitiesThe race has competitions for ten classes of boat.[/ex]6) [C] one of the standards of service that are available to someone travelling by train, plane etc7) [U] informalimpressive natural style, social ability, or skillHilary has too much class to say something like that.[/ex]8) [C] Britishone of the levels of university degree IIverb [T]class [klɑːs]to include someone or something in a particular groupShe is now classed as a professional athlete.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.