I had a brief encounter with a former classmate yesterday.
I had a brief encounter with a former classmate yesterday.
English
classmate
ˈklæsˌmeɪt, ˈklæs.meɪt, ˈklɑːs.meɪt
Meaning: a fellow member of a class at school or college
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Example sentences
She invited all of her classmates to the party.
She invited all of her classmates to the party.
The shy new student feels misunderstood by his classmates.
The shy new student feels misunderstood by his classmates.
He was cruelly teased by his classmates for his unusual haircut.
He was cruelly teased by his classmates for his unusual haircut.
Usage Notes
A 'classmate' is someone you attend classes with. It implies a student relationship rather than necessarily a close personal friendship.
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