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class

/klas/
Meanings
  • noun

    A group of individuals or things sharing a common characteristic or membership in a particular category.

    - "The first class students were given extra homework."
    - "The novel explores the different social classes in Victorian England."
  • noun

    A level or rank indicating high quality or achievement.

    - "The symphony orchestra is divided into various classes of musicians."
    - "First class service is expected from five-star hotels."
Pronunciation
  1. /klas/



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  2. /kleəs/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with class
lass , mass , glass , grass
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. classroom (English) : A room or area where classes are held.

  2. cleas (Scottish) : To clean, make clean.

  3. clasp (English) : A fastener for holding things together, especially a metal or plastic device for holding together the parts of a garment or the covers of a book.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. classroom

  2. cleas

  3. clasp

Variants
List of all variants of class that leads to same result
class , classes , classed , classing , set , seth , sets , sett , setts , class act , class action , class actions , class suit , class consciousness , class consciousnesses , class-conscious , class interval , class intervals , class reunion , airman first class , airmen first class , business class
Forms
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classes, the class, this class, these classes

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French classe, from claser, to sort, arrange, from classis, a fleet.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'class' is derived from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'clear' or 'distinct'.

  2. In ancient Rome, the social classes were divided into patricians (nobles) and plebeians (commoners).

  3. The concept of social classes has been explored in various works of literature, including 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee.

Related Concepts
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  1. social stratification: The division of a society into distinct groups or layers, each with its own social status, privileges, and obligations.

  2. inequality: A state or condition of not being equal, especially the unequal distribution of wealth, opportunities, or privileges.

Culture
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In literature, 'class' has been used to explore social stratification, inequality, and power dynamics. In art, it has been represented through various mediums such as painting and sculpture to depict different social classes. In music, it has been a theme in many genres, including folk and opera.

How to Memorize "class"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of students sitting in a classroom, each one belonging to a different class based on their academic performance.
    - Visualize a ladder with various classes represented by different rungs, each representing a level of achievement or social status.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'class' with the word 'group'.
    - Think of the word 'class' as representing a level or rank.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-L-A-S-S to remember the meaning: 'Class' is a 'group' of individuals or things sharing a 'common' characteristic.
    - Create a mental image of a 'class' as a 'classroom' filled with students from different backgrounds.

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