Cool MateMember
UK /["/ˈmembə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈmembər/"]/
Definition
a person, an animal or a plant that belongs to a particular group
In simple words: A person who is part of a group or organization.
Examples
- She is a member of the dance club.
- As a member, you can access all the facilities.
- He became a member of the team last year.
- The club has over a hundred members.
- Each member takes turns organizing events.
Usage notes
Used when talking about someone belonging to a club, team, or organization. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing groups.
Grammar pattern
member + of + group/organization
Memory hint
Think of 'member' as a 'member' of a family, always part of the group.
Collocations
- elite
- high-ranking
- influential
- become
- recruit
- nominate
- join something
- resign
- attend something
- country
- nation
- state
- member of
- a member of staff
- elite
- high-ranking
- influential
- become
- recruit
- nominate
- join something
- resign
- attend something
- country
- nation
- state
- member of
- a member of staff
Synonyms
- associate
- participant
- affiliate
- partner
- joiner
Antonyms
- nonmember
- outsider
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'membership', which refers to the state of being a member.
- Misused as a verb; 'member' is only a noun.
- 'Members' should not be confused with 'memories.'