member

Everyday

1. A member is a person who belongs to a group, like a club, a team or a family. tree →
2. A member can be an animal or thing that belongs to a group or set. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, you are a member of your family, your class, a sports team or a club; members often have badges or cards. In maths, a member of a set is something in it: 2 is a member of the set of even numbers. In science, a lion is a member of the cat family. In safety, «a member of staff» is someone who works at a school or shop and can help you if you are lost. In citizenship, «Member of Parliament» or «Member of Congress» is someone elected.

Examples

• She is a member of the swimming club. tree →
• Every member of my family likes pizza. tree →
• Ask a member of staff if you get lost. tree →
• The lion is a member of the cat family. tree →
• Our team has eleven members. tree →
• 7 is a member of the set of odd numbers. tree →
• Members get a free badge. tree →
• In Roeskilde, too, the members of the Danish Diet assemble. tree →

Note

Countable: a member, members. «Membership» = being a member. Say «a member of» a group. In maths word problems, «each member» means each person, so you often multiply: 5 members each paying $3 = $15.

In Jewish tradition

In everyday life, you are a member of your family, your class, a sports team or a club; members often have badges or cards. In maths, a member of a set is something in it: 2 is a member of the set of even numbers. In science, a lion is a member of the cat family. In safety, «a member of staff» is someone who works at a school or shop and can help you if you are lost. In citizenship, «Member of Parliament» or «Member of Congress» is someone elected.

Examples

• Mine eye also is dimmed by reason of vexation, and all my members are as a shadow. (Writings JOB.17.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• It shall devour the members of his body, yea, the first-born of death shall devour his members. (Writings JOB.18.13, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable: a member, members. «Membership» = being a member. Say «a member of» a group. In maths word problems, «each member» means each person, so you often multiply: 5 members each paying $3 = $15.