classmate
Translation
classmate
Examples
He is my classmate.
He is my classmate.
I study with my classmates.
I study with my classmates.
Grammar Patterns
((a/my/the...)) classmate. A person in the same class as you. She is my best classmate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schoolmate, fellow student
Etymology
A compound of 'class' (a group of students) and 'mate' (a friend or companion).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mate' who is in your 'class'.