dues
word · lemma: due
/ˈduz/
/djˈuːz/
Definition
Dues are payments required regularly, especially by members of a group, club, or organization. They usually cover membership, services, or benefits provided by the organization.
Usage & Nuances
"Dues" is almost always used in the plural and refers to money owed by members (not a single payment). Common with "pay your dues" (fulfill obligations or gain experience). Do not confuse with "debt" or "fee," which can have broader meanings.
Spanish: cuotas - cuotas de membresíaPortuguese (BR): taxas - mensalidades - cotasPortuguese (PT): quotas - mensalidades - cotasChinese (Simplified): 会费 - 费用Chinese (Traditional): 會費 - 費用Hindi: फीस - सदस्यता शुल्कArabic: رسوم الاشتراك - مستحقاتBengali: ফি - চাঁদাRussian: членские взносыJapanese: 会費Vietnamese: hội phí - phí thành viênKorean: 회비Turkish: aidatUrdu: رکنیت فیسIndonesian: iuran
Example Sentences
I paid my club dues last week.
basic
You must pay your dues to become a member.
basic
Her dues are always paid on time.
basic
If you don’t pay your dues, you can’t attend the annual meeting.
natural
He finally paid his dues and is now a full member.
natural
Everyone has to pay their dues sooner or later.
natural