Word Noun
classmate
n.
countable
A1 Beginner US /ˈkɫæsˌmeɪt/ UK /klˈɑːsmeɪt/ class·mate UK spelling classmate's, classmate's
Definition
n.someone who is in the same class as you at school or university.
n.a member of the same class at an educational institution.
Examples
“I am working on a project with my classmate.”
“After the lecture, she met a classmate in the library to compare their notes for the upcoming exam.”
“Maintaining connections with a former classmate can prove professionally advantageous, as shared educational backgrounds often foster a unique level of mutual trust and understanding in later career stages.”
Usage
Commonly used in both singular and plural forms; often preceded by a possessive adjective like 'my' or 'his'.
Etymology
From class + mate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Frequent
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