B2noun 2K

Membership

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmembəʃɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmembərʃɪp/"]/

Meaning of Membership

the state of being a member of a group, a club, an organization, etc.

In simple words: Being a part of a group or organization.

Membership in a sentence

• Her membership in the club provides access to exclusive events.
• He applied for membership at the local gym last week.
• The organization’s membership has grown significantly over the past year.
• Membership fees are due at the beginning of each year.
• The benefits of membership include discounts and priority booking.
• They celebrated their 10th anniversary of membership in the association.
• Membership can sometimes require approval from a committee.

How to use Membership

Used when discussing joining or being part of clubs, organizations, or communities. Not typically used in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

membership + of group/organization

Memory hint

Think of 'member ship' as a boat that takes you to a group.

Related words

Collocations with Membership

• associate
• corporate
• full
• apply for
• seek
• claim
• dues
• fee
• card
• associate
• corporate
• full
• apply for
• seek
• claim
• dues
• fee
• card

Synonyms for Membership

• affiliation
• association
• subscription
• participation
• enrollment

Opposites of Membership

• disaffiliation
• exclusion

Common mistakes with Membership

• Confused with 'memership' (misspelling).
• Using it in contexts unrelated to groups (e.g., membership of a single person).
• Not using 'membership' with a qualifying noun (e.g., 'gym membership' instead of just 'membership').

Frequently asked questions about Membership

What does Membership mean?

Being a part of a group or organization.

What is the definition of Membership?

the state of being a member of a group, a club, an organization, etc.

How do you use Membership in a sentence?

Her membership in the club provides access to exclusive events.

Can you give another example of Membership?

He applied for membership at the local gym last week.

What are synonyms for Membership?

Common alternatives include affiliation, association, subscription, participation, enrollment.

What is the opposite of Membership?

Opposite meanings include disaffiliation, exclusion.

What words go with Membership?

It commonly pairs with associate, corporate, full, apply for, seek, claim, dues, fee, card, associate, corporate, full, apply for, seek, claim, dues, fee, card.

What are common mistakes when using Membership?

Confused with 'memership' (misspelling). Using it in contexts unrelated to groups (e.g., membership of a single person). Not using 'membership' with a qualifying noun (e.g., 'gym membership' instead of just 'membership').

How do you pronounce Membership?

US: /["/ˈmembərʃɪp/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmembəʃɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Membership?

Used when discussing joining or being part of clubs, organizations, or communities. Not typically used in very formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Membership?

"Membership" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.