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classmate

[klas-meyt, klahs-] / ˈklæsˌmeɪt, ˈklɑs- /




NOUN
schoolmate
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Rather, I’d say scrolling the subreddit is like auditing a university science course where the professor prioritizes discussion, and every classmate is, for once, eager to put their hand in the air.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

But classmate Felix is more relaxed: "You'd get used to it and find other things to do, so I don't think I would really mind."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The show follows three childhood friends whose very different lives converge at a wake for a former classmate in rural Ireland.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Then, a classmate of his, Abu Sayed, was killed in an incident that transformed demonstrations over jobs into a fight for a more democratic Bangladesh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“When Mr. Dawson talked about President Roosevelt taking over, we were really confused,” Teresa, another classmate, said.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson