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classmate

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkɫæsˌmeɪt// UK //klˈɑːsmeɪt// class·mate

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.


SIMPLE

I am working on a project with my classmate.

CONTEXTUAL

After the lecture, she met a classmate in the library to compare their notes for the upcoming exam.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Origin

From class + mate.

Usage

Commonly used in both singular and plural forms; often preceded by a possessive adjective like 'my' or 'his'.

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