membership
gb/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/ us/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
A2
Anglais
~ 1800
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
state
1
Being part of a group
When you belong to a group or club.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s membership in [organization/group]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'membership' with 'member.' 'Member' is the person; 'membership' is the state or status of being a member.
Synonymes
belonging (Refers more generally to the feeling or fact of being part of a group, not limited to formal organizations.)
Antonymes
nonmembership (Specifically describes the state of not belonging to a group or organization.)
Collocations
active membership
|full membership
|lifetime membership
|club membership
|membership fee
Thèmes
society
|business
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have a library membership.
- She got a gym membership.
- He paid for his club membership.
- My membership starts today.
Nom
B1
quantity
2
Number of members in a group
All the people who belong to a group or club.
Schéma d’usage :
the membership of [organization/group]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'membership' in this sense with 'members,' but 'membership' here is used as an uncountable noun referring to the whole group collectively.
Synonymes
enrollment (Often used in educational contexts, but can also mean the total people registered in an organization.)
Antonymes
vacancy (Refers to available places rather than people already included, but contrasts with having members.)
Collocations
growing membership
|declining membership
|diverse membership
Thèmes
society
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The school has a large membership.
- The team has a small membership.
- Our club's membership is growing.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
membership
API
GB/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
US/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
Syllabes et accentuation
mem - ber - ship (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (mem)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: membership
- Plural: membership, memberships
Famille de mots
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The annual membership fee is due next week.
- They increased the membership fee this year.