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class
When referring to a group of students, "class" can be used as a singular noun (the class is) or as a collective plural (the class are), depending on whether you view the group as one unit or as individual people. In social contexts, "working class," "middle class," and "upper class" are common terms to describe someone's economic and social standing. When used to describe elegance ("She has real class"), it is an uncountable noun and serves as a compliment regarding someone's character or style.
💬Casual Conversation
Stop slacking. You've already bailed on class twice this week.
it's fine, i'll just catch up later. bet.
Meanings
A group of students who are taught together.
"The whole class went on a field trip to the museum."
A set or category of things having some property or characteristic in common.
"This drug belongs to a class of medications known as beta-blockers."
The social status or rank of a person or group of people.
"He was born into the working class but rose to prominence through education."
Elegant and sophisticated quality in appearance, manner, or behavior.
"The way she handled the criticism showed real class."
To assign to a particular category, class, or group.
"I would class this film as a romantic comedy."