B1
classmate vs teammate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| classmatenoun/ˈklæs.meɪt/ | Meaning a person who is in the same class as you at school or college | Goes with — | Example My classmate lent me her notes when I missed the lesson. |
| teammatenoun/ˈtiːm.meɪt/ | Meaning a person who plays or works in the same team as you | Goes with former teammate | Example She passed the ball to a teammate who was standing alone. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A good captain knows how to encourage after a loss.