membership
gb/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/ us/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
A2
Inglés
~ 1800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
state
1
Being part of a group
When you belong to a group or club.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s membership in [organization/group]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'membership' with 'member.' 'Member' is the person; 'membership' is the state or status of being a member.
Sinónimos
belonging (Refers more generally to the feeling or fact of being part of a group, not limited to formal organizations.)
Antónimos
nonmembership (Specifically describes the state of not belonging to a group or organization.)
Colocaciones
active membership
|full membership
|lifetime membership
|club membership
|membership fee
Temas
society
|business
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her membership in the tennis club expires next month.
- The gym offers monthly and annual memberships.
- He lost his membership after failing to pay the annual fee.
- Membership in the association gives you access to exclusive events.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have a library membership.
- She got a gym membership.
- He paid for his club membership.
- My membership starts today.
Sustantivo
B1
quantity
2
Number of members in a group
All the people who belong to a group or club.
Patrón de uso:
the membership of [organization/group]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'membership' in this sense with 'members,' but 'membership' here is used as an uncountable noun referring to the whole group collectively.
Sinónimos
enrollment (Often used in educational contexts, but can also mean the total people registered in an organization.)
Antónimos
vacancy (Refers to available places rather than people already included, but contrasts with having members.)
Colocaciones
growing membership
|declining membership
|diverse membership
Temas
society
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The union's membership has grown steadily over the past year.
- Our club's membership includes people from all over the city.
- The political party boasts a diverse membership.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school has a large membership.
- The team has a small membership.
- Our club's membership is growing.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
membership
AFI
GB/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
US/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
Sílabas y acento
mem - ber - ship (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mem)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: membership
- Plural: membership, memberships
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
membership card
1/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp kˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
Card showing you belong to a group
A card that shows you are part of a club, gym, or other group.
Ejemplos
- Please show your membership card at the entrance.
- She lost her library membership card.
membership fee
1/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp fˈi/
fixed phrase
Payment for joining a group
Money you pay to be part of a club, gym, or other group.
Ejemplos
- The annual membership fee is due next week.
- They increased the membership fee this year.