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Another word for class

Choosing another word for class depends on context, so the 48 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A group of students who are taught together regularly, or a period of time during which such instruction takes place.

Usage Example

"Our history lesson meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the main lecture hall."

Strongest
lesson
Strong
course
session
seminar
lecture
period

• noun (Context 2)

A set or category of things having some property or attribute in common and differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality.

Usage Example

"Penicillin belongs to a broad category of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections."

Strongest
category
group
Strong
type
kind
sort
classification
grade
division
order
genre

• noun (Context 3)

A social division of a society based on social and economic status, wealth, or occupation.

Usage Example

"The novel explores the tensions between the landed aristocracy and the rising middle stratum."

Strongest
stratum
Strong
caste
rank
order
station
tier
echelon
Weak
estate

• noun (Context 4)

Impressive stylishness, elegance, or dignity in appearance, behavior, or skill.

Usage Example

"She handled the difficult interview questions with remarkable grace and elegance."

Strongest
elegance
style
sophistication
Strong
refinement
grace
poise
panache
polish
dignity
chic

• verb (Context 5)

To assign or regard someone or something as belonging to a particular category or group.

Usage Example

"Botanists classify the tomato as a berry even though it is used as a vegetable in cooking."

Strongest
classify
categorize
group
Strong
grade
rank
rate
pigeonhole
sort
designate
label

• adjective (Context 6)

Showing stylish excellence, high quality, or superior skill.

Usage Example

"The veteran midfielder is a classy player who remains calm under pressure."

Strongest
classy
top-notch
first-rate
Strong
first-class
superior
excellent
superb
outstanding
stellar

Opposites of class

The opposite of class shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

vulgarity
coarseness
inferior
second-rate
tackiness
crassness
mediocre
subpar
See all opposites of class

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Class. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/class
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