Synonyms for

Classes

Verb / ˈklæsʌz / / ˈklæsɪz / Another word for classes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A course of instruction offered by an educational institution.

Synonyms & similar words

courseofstudy division family class assort form separate socialclass sort category grade year course classify stratum sortout courseofinstruction socioeconomicclass courses lessons sessions workshops lectures seminars tutorials meetings training teaching instruction education curriculum program schedule timetable agenda syllabus module

Synonyms by register

Formal

categories groups divisions classifications

Informal

types sorts kinds styles

Literary

estates strata

Antonyms

individuals masses plebeians commoners proletariat

Common collocations

  • social classes
  • different classes
  • upper class
  • working class
  • middle class
  • class system
  • class struggle
  • class consciousness

Word family

noun class
verb classify
adjective classy
adverb classily

Usage note

When referring to social or economic divisions, 'classes' is often used in the plural. As a singular noun, it can refer to a group or category.

Example sentences

  1. I have two classes in the morning and one in the afternoon.
  2. My favorite class is art because I love to draw and paint.
  3. In math class, we learned how to add and subtract.
  4. The teacher gave us a lot of homework for our history class.
  5. I have a test in my science class tomorrow.

Quotes

  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
  • The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future.
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.

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