Class
Noun, Verb
UK
/klÉËs/
US
/klĂŚs/
Definition
(n) : A group of students, lesson, type, social rank, or elegant quality.
(v) : To organise into groups or categories.
(v) : To organise into groups or categories.
Example
"(n) : We have a math class today."
"(n) : Her speech was full of class and grace."
"(v) : These animals are classed as mammals."
Explanation
The word class has several meanings depending on context. Most commonly, in education, it refers to a group of students who learn together or to the lesson itself (like âmath classâ). Outside school, class can also mean a category or type of things (like âbusiness classâ on a plane). In society, it describes social rank based on wealth, job, or status. (upper class, middle class). Finally, when talking about people or style, class means elegance, dignity, or refined behaviour. The word connects to learning, organising, social standing, and personal style.