belong

[bɪˈlɒŋ]

belong Definition

• 1. be the property of
• 2. be a member or part of (a particular group, organization, or class)

Using belong: Examples

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

• Example

  This book belongs to me.

• Example

  She belongs to the drama club.

• Example

  He doesn't belong in this group.

• Example

  The painting belongs in a museum.

belong Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for belong

• be owned by
• be in the possession of
• be a member of
• be affiliated with
• be part of

Antonyms for belong

• disbelong
• not belong
• be unaffiliated

Idioms Using belong

• belong in (something)

  be suitable or appropriate for a particular place or situation

  Example

  This antique vase belongs in a museum, not on your bookshelf.

• belong together

  be naturally or appropriately associated with each other

  Example

  The two paintings belong together as a set.

• not belong to the faint-hearted

  be difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant and therefore only suitable for people who are strong and brave

  Example

  Climbing this mountain does not belong to the faint-hearted.

Phrases with belong

• belong to someone

  be the property of someone

  Example

  This car belongs to my father.

• belong to something

  be a member or part of something

  Example

  She belongs to the local choir.

• where you belong

  the place or situation where someone feels happy and accepted

  Example

  I finally found where I belong in this company.

Origins of belong

from be- + longen, meaning 'to be appropriate'

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Summary: belong in Brief

'Belong' [bɪˈlɒŋ] means to be the property of someone or to be a member or part of a particular group, organization, or class. It can refer to physical objects like 'This book belongs to me,' or social groups like 'She belongs to the drama club.' The idiom 'belong in (something)' refers to something being suitable or appropriate for a particular place or situation.