Member
ˈmɛmbər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or thing that belongs to a group or organization.
ˈmɛmbər
A person, animal, or thing belonging to a group or organization.
She is a valuable member of our team.
💡 Simply: Imagine a club: everyone who pays to be in the club is a *member*! It's like being part of a team or a family.
👶 For kids: A member is someone who is part of a group, like a club or a team.
More Examples
All members are expected to attend the meeting.
The dog lost a member of its body due to an accident.
How It's Used
"A member of the club must pay annual dues."
"The doctor examined the patient's limbs."
"Each family has a member in the neighborhood watch."
A limb or part of the body.
ˈmɛmbər
A part of the body, especially a limb.
The patient's broken member required immediate attention.
💡 Simply: Your arm or leg is a *member* of your body! It's a part that works together with the other parts.
👶 For kids: A member can also mean a part of your body, like an arm or a leg!
More Examples
The doctor assessed the functionality of each member.
The athlete strained a member during training.
How It's Used
"The surgeon examined the fractured member."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in good standing
Meeting all requirements of an organization and thus allowed to retain all privileges.
"He is a member in good standing of the bar association."
member of the cloth
A member of the clergy.
"The member of the cloth was called upon to give the blessing."
From Old French *membre*, from Latin *membrum* 'limb, part'.
The word has been in use since the 13th century, evolving from its Latin origins.
Memory tip
Think of the individual parts (limbs) of a body or the individuals that make up a group.
Word Origin
"limb, part"