member
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6.5
- noun
- /ˈmɛmbər/
- The line moved in a hobbling hop, like the members were chained together leg to leg.
- a member of the body
Examples
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The ship creaks; all its wooden members call to the water, hush, call out, and strain again.
Fiction book (2000) -
The oil content of menhaden, as with other members of the herring family, varies greatly by season.
Academic text (1991) -
The session is being led by the most senior member of staff present.
Academic text (2012) -
All crew members, close and lock your visors.
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We completed our study in a large public school system governed by a nine-member Board of Education.
Academic text (2012) -
Findings about families' attitudes toward their mentally ill members are summarized in Table 3.
Academic text (1994) -
With short expiration periods, many class members may fail to find the time to use the coupons.
Academic text (2017) -
Her left arm was amputated, but she learned to adapt and use her new prosthetic member effectively.
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After the accident, he had to undergo therapy to regain strength and mobility in his injured member.
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The athlete trained hard to ensure his member could endure the demands of his sport.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A piece of something that, with others, makes a whole
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6.5
A part of the body farthest from the center, like a hand or foot
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6.2
A part attached to something larger, like a limb on an animal or a small group added to an organization
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3.5
A single piece that makes up a larger object
Antonyms
Compounds
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2.5
A person who belongs to a committee and takes part in its meetings and decisions
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1.8
A person who belongs to a group of workers who protect pay and working conditions
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3.7
A person elected to represent an area in the UK Parliament, especially in the House of Commons
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3.7
A person who belongs to a group with the same family background or shared interests
Surface Forms
Etymology
Member comes from the Latin word membrum, which meant 'a limb' such as an arm or a leg. So member can mean an external body part that projects from the main body.