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classmate

одноклассник

Meaning of classmate

student from the same class

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EN-UK/ə ˈklɑːsmeɪt/
EN-US/ə ˈklæsmeɪt/
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classmate with Russian translation

classmate usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

My classmate helped me practise the dialogue before the oral exam.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I borrowed a pen from a classmate when I realized mine was empty.

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classmate belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

classmateteman sekelas
familykeluarga
parentsorang tua
mommama
dadpapa
childanak
childrenanak-anak

classmate synonyms

Related words worth learning together

classfellow
An older or more formal term for someone in the same class; more common in British usage historically.
fellow student
Someone who is a student like you, often used in university contexts; may mean same course or institution rather than same class.
school friend
A friend you know from school; emphasizes friendship, not necessarily being in the same class.
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classfellow

An older or more formal term for someone in the same class; more common in British usage historically.

B2Rarely

Many of his classfellows attended the reunion.

🇬🇧en

Someone who is a student like you, often used in university contexts; may mean same course or institution rather than same class.

B1Often

As a fellow student, she had access to the same library facilities.

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school friend

A friend you know from school; emphasizes friendship, not necessarily being in the same class.

A1Often

My school friend and I used to play together every day.

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classmate meaning: what does it mean?

student from the same class

classmate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

classmate is pronounced as /ə ˈklɑːsmeɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

classmate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My classmate helped me practise the dialogue before the oral exam. Translation: Мой одноклассник помог мне потренировать диалог перед устным экзаменом.

Is classmate part of School and University vocabulary?

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Is classmate part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, classmate (одноклассник) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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