member
A person who belongs to a specific group, club, organization, or family. It describes someone who is officially part of a collective unit and shares its benefits or responsibilities.
Examples
3 of 5I am a member of the local library so I can borrow books for free.
I belong to the local library to get free books.
Each member of the council is required to attend the annual meeting.
Every person in the council must go to the yearly meeting.
Are you a member of our secret gaming group?
Are you in our private gaming group?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of your body: your arms and legs are 'members' (limbs) because they are attached to your body. Just like your arm is part of you, a 'member' is a part of a group.
Quick Quiz
He has been a ___ of the football team for three years.
Correct!
The correct answer is: member
Examples
I am a member of the local library so I can borrow books for free.
everydayI belong to the local library to get free books.
Each member of the council is required to attend the annual meeting.
formalEvery person in the council must go to the yearly meeting.
Are you a member of our secret gaming group?
informalAre you in our private gaming group?
The researcher interviewed every member of the population sample.
academicThe scientist talked to every person in the test group.
We are looking for a new member to join our sales department.
businessWe want a new person to work in our sales team.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a member of the public
an ordinary person in society
founding member
a person who helped start a group
card-carrying member
a person who is a committed and official part of a group
Often Confused With
A 'member' is a person in a group, while 'memory' is something you remember in your mind.
A 'member' refers to an individual person; a 'number' is a mathematical value.
Usage Notes
Use 'member of' followed by the name of the group or organization. It is a countable noun, so you can have one member or many members.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use 'of' after member (e.g., saying 'I am a member the club' instead of 'member of the club').
Memory Tip
Think of your body: your arms and legs are 'members' (limbs) because they are attached to your body. Just like your arm is part of you, a 'member' is a part of a group.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'membrum', which means a limb or a part of the body.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, being a 'family member' carries specific legal and social expectations regarding care and loyalty.
Quick Quiz
He has been a ___ of the football team for three years.
Correct!
The correct answer is: member
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