Member — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmem-bər/ mem·ber

Meaning & Definition of Member

Member (noun)

  1. one of the individuals composing a group
  2. a body part or organ
  3. limb

Member (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one of the parts that make up a whole

    "you're only one member of this group effort"

    similar: building block, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient
    related: basis, part and parcel, detail, item, particular, point, aspect, characteristic, facet, feature, trait, division, fragment, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, sector, segment, subcomponent
    opposite: whole
    near: aggregate, composite, compound, mass, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, admixture, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, intermixture, mix, mixture

  2. one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled

    "lost an indispensable member of the model airplane kit"

    similar: part, partition, portion, section, segment
    related: component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, moiety, parcel, cut, length, bit, fragment, particle, scrap
    near: whole, aggregate, composite, compound, sum, total, totality

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Member

The most common words with a similar meaning to Member:

building block, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, part, partition, portion, section, segment

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Member

Words with the opposite meaning of Member:

whole

Related Words for Member

basis, part and parcel, detail, item, particular, point, aspect, characteristic, facet, feature, trait, division, fragment, particle, piece, sector, subcomponent, moiety, parcel, cut, length, bit, scrap

Near Antonyms of Member

aggregate, composite, compound, mass, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, admixture, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, intermixture, mix, mixture

Origin & Etymology of Member

Middle English membre, from Anglo-French, from Latin membrum; akin to Goth mimz flesh, Greek mēros thigh

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Member

Words & Phrases Containing Member

charter member, service member, single-member district, web member, founding member, private member, private member's bill, comember, crewmember

Frequently Asked Questions about Member

What does "Member" mean?

"Member" means one of the individuals composing a group. As a noun, it is defined as: one of the individuals composing a group. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Member"?

Other words for "Member" include building block, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, part and partition. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Member" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Member"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Member". Common alternatives include building block, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, part, partition, portion and section.

What is the opposite of "Member"?

Antonyms of "Member" include whole. Near antonyms include aggregate, composite, compound and mass.

How do you use "Member" in a sentence?

Examples of "Member" in a sentence: "you're only one member of this group effort"; "lost an indispensable member of the model airplane kit".

Is "Member" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Member" is a noun.

Is "Member" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Member" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Member"?

"Member" is pronounced /ˈmem-bər/ and divided into syllables as mem·ber.