classes (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈklæsɪz/

Definition

Groups of students who are taught together at a school or college, or a series of lessons in a particular subject.

Examples

• She attends evening classes to improve her English.

• The professor's classes are always full.

• He's in the advanced photography classes this semester.

How to Use classes

attend classes (collocation)

To go to classes regularly. — "Students must attend classes regularly to pass the course."

skip classes (collocation)

To not go to classes when you are supposed to. — "He was caught skipping classes by the principal."

miss classes (collocation)

To not be present in classes, usually due to unavoidable reasons like illness. — "I missed classes last week because I had the flu."

take classes (collocation)

To enroll in or study a particular subject or course. — "I'm taking classes in Spanish this semester."

in classes (prepositional phrase)

Indicating presence within a group of students being taught. — "The students were quiet when the teacher was in the classroom."

Synonyms of classes

Words with a similar meaning to classes:

• courses
• lectures
• seminars
• tutorials

Antonyms of classes

Words with the opposite meaning to classes:

• free time
• leisure

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