Freshman means which year

At the time I was a wide-eyed freshman, but I was soon to grow jaded and cynical. To-day I took luncheon with the Freshman Class of Radcliffe. Geared to high school students and incoming freshman , the programs have enrolled only African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American students since their inception.

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Nglish: Translation of freshman for Spanish Speakers. Britannica English: Translation of freshman for Arabic Speakers. Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Log in Sign Up. Save Word. Definition of freshman. He was the best freshman in professional basketball this year. Recent Examples on the Web Butler and true freshman linebacker Erick Gentry each had six with Gentry also batting a ball out of the air.

First Known Use of freshman , in the meaning defined at sense 2. And your core classes are much easier than higher grades. Because you're either 14 or 15 years old you can't drive in most states or get a job which limits your independence to go to parties, go to certain events etc. Also "upperclassmen" usually dislike freshman which makes it hard to be invited to these events. Overall freshman year isn't quite as exciting as other years in high school.

I'm gonna get hella girls and go to crazy parties! The first year of high school involving hormone development and voice cracks. Students feel like classes are impossible but have no idea what's in store for the next three years.