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mem·ber

member

 
 
pronunciation:
mem br
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: When you are a member of a group, it means that you are one part of that group. If you are a student in a class, you are a member of that class. Sometimes, to become a member of a group, the people already in the group have to agree to let you join. Sometimes, you need to pay money to become a member of something.
My baby sister is the youngest member of our family.We all like James, so we asked him to be a member of our club.You have to be a member of the swim club to swim at their pool, but anyone can swim at the park pool.
 
antonyms:
alien
similar words:
associate, branch, fellow
definition 2: A member of your body is a part of your body, such as a leg or arm.
The worker fell off the roof and injured two of his members.
synonyms:
part
similar words:
arm, foot, hand, leg, limb, organ, tail, wing
Word Builder: member +
  • membership:
    the state of being a member of something.