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- pronunciation:
- klae
sihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
something that remains popular over a long period of time.
"Treasure Island" is a classic work of fiction.
- similar words:
- eternal, lasting, perennial
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| definition 2: |
typical of a class or category; serving as an example against which others are judged.
My aunt owns a classic Mustang.- synonyms:
- model, typical
- similar words:
- ideal, representative, standard
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| related words: |
exquisite, superlative |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a work of art or literature that is considered to be one of the best. A classic is an example against which other works are judged.
Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is a classic.
- synonyms:
- masterpiece
- similar words:
- ideal, model, standard
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| definition 2: |
(plural) the literature of ancient Greece or Rome.
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| related words: |
original |
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