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class · noun

/klɑːs/Full view

class (TEACHING GROUP)

A1 C + singular or plural verb a group of students who have lessons together

Dictionary examples:

Which class are you in this year?

She gave the whole class extra homework for a week.

My class was/were rather noisy this morning.

Okay, class, settle down and open your books.

Learner example:

I have some friend[s] in the class. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Chinese)

class (LESSON)

A1 C or U a period of time in which students are taught something

Dictionary examples:

My last class ends at 4 o'clock.

I was told off for talking in class.

Who takes/teaches your environmental studies class?

I missed my aerobics class yesterday.

Learner example:

I have one class a week w[ith] Miss Liz, she is my teacher. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Pashto)

class (STANDARD)

A2 C a group into which goods, services or people are put according to their standard

Dictionary examples:

first-/second- class mail

a business/economy class ticket

All the vegetables we sell are Class A.

class (ECONOMIC GROUP)

B2 C or U a group of people within society who have the same economic and social position

Dictionary examples:

The Labour Party has lost a lot of support among the working class.

We live in a middle class neighbourhood.

She belonged to the rich American upper class.

Learner example:

The second film is called "Upper class first" and it describes how rich people live. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)

class · verb

/klɑːs/

class sb/sth as sth

C1 to put someone or something in a particular group according to their qualities

Dictionary example:

The tower is classed as a historic monument.

Learner example:

All things considered, the Day could be classed as a success. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)