classmate
Translation
classmate
Examples
I met an old classmate yesterday.
I met an old classmate yesterday.
She is my best friend and classmate.
She is my best friend and classmate.
Grammar Patterns
a/my/an old classmate a person in the same class I met an old classmate yesterday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schoolfellow, fellow student
Etymology
A compound word from 'class' (a group of students) and 'mate' (a friend or companion).
Memory Tips
It's easy to remember: a 'mate' who is in your 'class'.