classmate
pronunciation
How to pronounce classmate in British English:
UK [ˈklɑːsmeɪt]
How to pronounce classmate in American English:
US [ˈklæsmeɪt]
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- Noun:
- an acquaintance that you go to school with
Word Origin
- classmate (n.)
- "one of the same class at school or college," 1713, from class (n.) + mate (n.).
Example
- 1. Because by letting a classmate read your draft .
- 2. Charlie was invited to a preschool classmate 's birthday party last spring .
- 3. It may continue throughout your relationship with this new friend , classmate or co-worker .
- 4. At a childish level , this is badmouthing a classmate and refusing to acknowledge his birthday .
- 5. I was impressed to find that a high-school classmate had established an $ 8 million scholarship fund for african children .