belonged

[bɪˈlɒŋd]

belonged Definition

• 1. past tense and past participle of 'belong'
• 2. be the property of
• 3. be a member or part of a particular group, organization, or class

Using belonged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "belonged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The book belonged to my grandfather.

• Example

  She belonged to a wealthy family.

• Example

  I never felt like I belonged in that school.

• Example

  The painting belonged in a museum.

belonged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for belonged

• owned
• possessed
• had
• pertained

Phrases with belonged

• belong to

  be owned by someone

  Example

  This car belongs to my brother.

• belong with

  be appropriately placed with someone or something else

  Example

  This book belongs with the other books on the shelf.

• belong in

  be appropriate or suitable for a particular place or situation

  Example

  This painting belongs in a museum, not in someone's living room.

📌

Summary: belonged in Brief

'Belonged' [bɪˈlɒŋd] is the past tense and past participle of 'belong,' which means to be the property of or be a member or part of a particular group, organization, or class. It can be used in phrases like 'belong to,' 'belong with,' and 'belong in.' Examples include 'The book belonged to my grandfather' and 'I never felt like I belonged in that school.'