membership
gb/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/ us/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
A2
Inglês
~ 1800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
state
1
Being part of a group
When you belong to a group or club.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s membership in [organization/group]
Erro comum:
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.)
Colocações
active membership
|full membership
|lifetime membership
|club membership
|membership fee
Temas
society
|business
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I have a library membership.
- She got a gym membership.
- He paid for his club membership.
- My membership starts today.
Nome
B1
quantity
2
Number of members in a group
All the people who belong to a group or club.
Padrão de uso:
the membership of [organization/group]
Erro comum:
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.)
Colocações
growing membership
|declining membership
|diverse membership
Temas
society
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The school has a large membership.
- The team has a small membership.
- Our club's membership is growing.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
membership
IPA
GB/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
US/mˈɛmbɚʃˌɪp/
Sílabas e acento
mem - ber - ship (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mem)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: membership
- Plural: membership, memberships
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The annual membership fee is due next week.
- They increased the membership fee this year.