Pronunciation

/bɪˈlɔŋ/

Definitions

Verb

• Transitive verb: To be a proper or natural part of something; to have a rightful or appropriate place or connection. For example: “The key belongs to the owner.”
• Intransitive verb: To be situated or placed in a particular location. For example: “The book belongs on the shelf.”
• Gerund: To indicate possession or belonging by using “to belong to.” For example: “This painting belongs to my sister.”

Noun

• A relationship of being connected or associated with something or someone. For example: “Each item belonged to a different era.”

Adjective

• Characterizing something as belonging to a specific person, group, or category. For example: “The antique vase belongs to the royal collection.”

Adverb

• (Informal) Expressing a sense of ownership or belonging. For example: “She belongs here, this is where she feels at home.”

Phrases

• “Belong somewhere” means to feel a sense of attachment or fitting in.
• “Don’t belong to” implies exclusion or not having a right or claim.
• “Belongs to them” signifies ownership or authority over something.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The wallet was lost, but luckily, it belonged to the finder, who returned it to its owner.”
• Noun: “These documents belong to the archive, and cannot be accessed without permission.”
• Adjective: “Her style perfectly belongs to the 1970s fashion era.”
• Adverb: “This project belongs to the marketing team; they’re responsible for its success.”

Synonyms

• Owes
• Is due to
• Is attributed to
• Is linked to
• Is connected with