Make Up Class: Definition and Usage

Meaning 1：make-up class (Make up class)

Make up class 🔊

/meɪk ʌp klæs/

A class you take to learn the material you missed from a previous class you couldn't attend.

make-up class 🔊

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/meɪk ʌp klæs/

A class arranged for a student to cover material they missed due to absence.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'make up' (to compensate) and 'class' (lesson).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'making up' for lost time by attending a class.

📖 Example

I have a make-up class for math on Friday because I was sick and missed school last week. 🔊 I have a make-up class for math on Friday because I was sick and missed school last week.

🔗 Collocations

attend a make-up class – To go to a class that covers missed material

schedule a make-up class – To arrange a session to catch up on missed lessons

🔄 Synonyms

catch-up class (n.) – A class designed to help students catch up on missed work

🌱 Derivatives

make-up work (n.) – Assignments given to compensate for missed classwork

📖 Cultural Story

Originated in educational context; students who miss a regular class attend a separate session to catch up on missed material.