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Definition class in British English

class noun

noun
/klɑːs/

In British English, class can be used with a singular or plural verb. You can say Her class has a new teacher or Her class have a new teacher.

Differences between British and American English: class

In both the UK and the US, a class is usually a group of students who are learning together: Jill and I were in the same class at primary school. You can also (especially in the US) use class to mean a group of students who all completed their studies in a particular year: Tim was in the class of 2005. Class can also mean a series of lessons in a particular subject: She’s taking a class in business administration. The usual British word for this is course: a course in business administration. Class can also mean one of the periods in the school day when a group of students are taught: What time is your next class? British speakers also use lesson for this meaning, but American speakers do not.

1

one of the groups into which people in a society are divided according to their family background, education, job, or income

Example

He appealed to people of all classes.

Example

Craftsmen of the period clearly belonged to a lower-middle class.

Example

The proposal would unite women of all social classes.

Example

The members of the ruling classes have always been envied.

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above your station background beginnings
1.1

the existence of differences that cause people to be divided into different social groups

Example

the relationship between social class and educational achievement

Example

A rigid class system still prevails throughout the country.

Example

a community with marked class differences

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above your station background beginnings
2

a group of students who are taught together: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

What class is Sophie in now?

Example

Weren't you two in the same class at school?

Example

My class are all going - why can't I?

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class dean’s list form
2.1

a period of time during which a group of students is taught together

Example

I've got classes all afternoon.

Example

We had to write an essay in class.

Example

I've got a French class first thing this morning.

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after-school assembly break
Example

I go to my art class on Mondays.

Example

You could join an exercise class at your local sports centre.

Example

I've started taking classes in car maintenance.

Example

Since qualifying in 1986, she has taught regular classes for adults.

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access course apprenticeship articles
2.3

a group of people who finish a course of study together in the same year

Example

He attended his class reunion at Cornell University.

Example

He graduated in the class of '87.

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class dean’s list form
Example

regulations for lower emissions limits for certain classes of vehicles

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ontology type category
4

one of the standards of service available to someone travelling by train, plane etc

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class coach first class
5

one of the levels that a university degree qualification is divided into according to how well you do in your final examinations. These are first class, second class, and third class.

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2.1 2.2 A.A.
6

one of the groups into which people are divided in a competition

Example

Andrews won his class by a massive 10-minute margin.

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army board body
7

impressive natural style, ability, or skill that someone has

Example

I'll say this much for him: he's got class.

Synonyms and related words
experience ability skill
Definition class in British English

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