belong Definition
- 1be the property of
- 2be 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!
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This book belongs to me.
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She belongs to the drama club.
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He doesn't belong in this group.
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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
Example
This antique vase belongs in a museum, not on your bookshelf.
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The two paintings belong together as a set.
be difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant and therefore only suitable for people who are strong and brave
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Climbing this mountain does not belong to the faint-hearted.
Phrases with belong
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This car belongs to my father.
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She belongs to the local choir.
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I finally found where I belong in this company.
Origins of belong
from be- + longen, meaning 'to be appropriate'
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.
