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classes

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkɫæsəz// UK //klˈɑːsɪz// class·es

n. a group of students who learn together with a teacher. It can also mean the period of time when you are in school learning a specific subject.

n. a group of students taught together; also refers to a scheduled period of instruction. Plural form of class.


SIMPLE

I have three classes on Tuesday mornings.

CONTEXTUAL

The school offers evening classes for adults who want to learn a new language after work.

COMPLEX

While some students prefer large lecture halls, others find that smaller classes allow for more direct interaction with the professor and a deeper exploration of the course material.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'class'. When referring to a group of people, it can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group is seen as one unit or many individuals.

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