Belong (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used without object)
  1. to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually followed by to): He belongs to the Knights of Columbus.
  2. to have the proper qualifications, especially social qualifications, to be a member of a group: You don't belong in this club.
  3. to be proper or due; be properly or appropriately placed, situated, etc.: Books belong in every home. This belongs on the shelf. He is a statesman who belongs among the great.
Verb Phrases
  1. belong to,
    • to be the property of: The book belongs to her.
    • to be a part or adjunct of: That cover belongs to this jar.
verb (intr)
  1. to be the property or possession (of)
  2. to be bound to (a person, place, or club) by ties of affection, dependence, allegiance, or membership
  3. to be classified (with)
  4. to be a part or adjunct (of)
  5. to have a proper or usual place
  6. to be suitable or acceptable, esp socially
Belong (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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