CLASSES Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

classes 1 of 2

noun

plural of class

as in castes

one of the segments of society into which people are grouped a politician who appeals to people of every class

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Relevance

as in types

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic a new class of wireless devices that could be used for Internet access as well as personal communication

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as in kinds

a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common only a particular class of burglar would do that

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as in courses

a series of lectures on a subject took a class on modern art

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as in rates

degree of excellence only horses of great class are allowed to enter the Kentucky Derby

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classes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of class

as in groups

to arrange or assign according to type I would class that suggestion as helpful, so let's make a note of it

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Recent Examples of classes

Noun

In an era when major cruise lines usually build ships in recognizable classes, repeating and refining a successful design across several vessels, that alone makes Epic unusual. —

David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Wild Rice Retreat is a newer option in Bayfield, with activities like yoga, meditation, essential oil-blending classes, and hikes. —

Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026 Few get to celebrate making their feature film debut as classes wind down for the summer. —

Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 The Griffin family withdrew its rezoning request for a 6,000-square-foot Sunset Cove events venue in Cornelius and is now planning a lower-volume country club with games, exercise classes and a maximum of 12 weddings per year on their Nantz Road waterfront property. —

Ai Based, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026 The program also provides weekly leadership classes and field trips. —

Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 13 June 2026 All stays come with daily breakfast, use of the resort bicycles, and wellness classes, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (including EV charging stations). —

Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026 The market price is a weighted average of the prices of the two classes. —

Alex Crippen, CNBC, 13 June 2026 The classes have now educated some 165,000 teens and parents during stops all over the country. —

Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 7 June 2026

Verb

Like the Wauwatosa location, the Mequon shop will be home to a classroom that can accommodate around 32 guests for entertainment, classes rentals and social gatherings, the business' owner, Orey Laev, told the Journal Sentinel in January. —

Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025 The district at the time intended to use it mostly for course predictions, which involves guessing which classes a student will enroll in based on their previous coursework. —

Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for classes

Noun

Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026