club
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /klʌb/
KK: /klʌb/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come together with others for a shared goal or activity, often in a group setting.
Example
They decided to club together to buy a gift for their friend.
Tense Forms
Past: clubbed
Past Participle: clubbed
Conversation
I heard they're planning to club together for the charity event this weekend.
That sounds great! I love when people come together for a good cause.
Yeah, it makes such a difference when we all club our resources.
Exactly! I’m thinking of joining them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unite
gather
assemble
Antonyms
disband
separate
divide
noun
Definition
A group of people who come together for a shared interest or activity, often meeting regularly, or a place for entertainment, such as a nightclub.
Example
She joined a book club to discuss her favorite novels with others.
Conversation
Are you going to the new book club this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they’re discussing some great titles.
I’m excited to join; I’ve never been part of a club before.
transitive verb
Definition
To hit someone or something with a heavy object, often in a violent way.
Example
He decided to club the piñata at the party.
Tense Forms
Past: clubbed
Past Participle: clubbed
Conversation
Did you see how he tried to club that piñata at the party?
Yes! He was really going for it, wasn't he?
I thought he might break it with just one swing!
Root Explanation
**Club** → The word 'club' originates from Middle English *clubbe*, meaning a heavy stick or cudgel. It is derived from Old Norse *klubba*, meaning a club or a heavy stick used for hitting. The term has evolved to refer to a group of people who come together for a common purpose, much like the original meaning of a gathering or assembly of individuals.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'heavy stick' ('klubba') that brings people together, just like a club is a group of individuals united for a common interest.
Visually Confused Words
cub
unclub