noun Uncommon

dues

dyooz

Dues (noun) means Regular payments required to belong to a club, union, or organization. Example: “Members must pay their dues by January to keep their membership active.”

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noun

Regular payments required to belong to a club, union, or organization.

"Members must pay their dues by January to keep their membership active."

How to use dues

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMoney you pay regularly to stay a member of something.

Common mistake

The phrase "pay your dues" also means to earn something through hard work or experience, not just literal payment — "She paid her dues working small clubs before getting a record deal."

Common pairings

pay your dues membership dues union dues

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for dues

blues Jacques statues fatigues Rodrigues

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dues” mean?

The word “dues” means regular payments required to belong to a club, union, or organization. In plain terms, money you pay regularly to stay a member of something.

How do you pronounce “dues”?

“Dues” is pronounced dyooz (/duz/ in IPA).

How do you use “dues” in a sentence?

Here is “dues” used in a sentence: “Members must pay their dues by January to keep their membership active.”

What part of speech is “dues”?

“Dues” is a noun.

Is “dues” a common word?

“Dues” is an uncommon word in modern English.