[klɑːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a set or category of things having some property or attribute in common and differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
(e.g: it has good accommodation for a hotel of this class)

- a system of ordering society whereby people are divided into sets based on perceived social or economic status
(e.g: people who are socially disenfranchised by class)

- a group of students or pupils who are taught together
(e.g: selected pupils act as representatives for the whole class)


Phrases:
- a class apart
- class act
- in a class of its own

Origin:
mid 16th century (in class): from Latin classis ‘a division of the Roman people, a grade, or a class of pupils’

[klɑːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- assign or regard as belonging to a particular category
(e.g: conduct which is classed as criminal)


Phrases:
- a class apart
- class act
- in a class of its own

Origin:
mid 16th century (in class): from Latin classis ‘a division of the Roman people, a grade, or a class of pupils’

[klɑːs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- showing stylish excellence
(e.g: he's a class player)


Phrases:
- a class apart
- class act
- in a class of its own

Origin:
mid 16th century (in class): from Latin classis ‘a division of the Roman people, a grade, or a class of pupils’