classmates
word · lemma: classmate
/ˈkɫæsˌmeɪts/
KLAS-mayts
/klˈɑːsmeɪts/
KLAHS-mayts
Definition
People who are in the same class as you at school or university.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to people studying together in the same grade or group. Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Don't confuse with 'schoolmates' (same school, different classes) or 'teammates' (sports teams). Can refer to any level of education.
Spanish: compañeros de clasePortuguese (BR): colegas de classePortuguese (PT): colegas de turmaChinese (Simplified): 同学Chinese (Traditional): 同學Hindi: सहपाठीArabic: زملاء الصفBengali: সহপাঠীRussian: одноклассники - одногруппникиJapanese: クラスメートVietnamese: bạn cùng lớpKorean: 반 친구Turkish: sınıf arkadaşıUrdu: ہم جماعتIndonesian: teman sekelas
Example Sentences
My classmates helped me with my homework.
basic
We took a photo with all our classmates at graduation.
basic
My best friend is one of my classmates.
basic
Some of my classmates are very funny and always tell jokes.
natural
It's hard to keep in touch with all your classmates after school ends.
natural
My classmates and I studied late for the final exam at someone's house.
natural