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   Be·long

   /bəˈlôNG/

   

   verb

   • 1. be the property of: "the vehicle did not belong to him"
   • ▪ be the rightful possession of; be due to: "most of the credit belongs to Paul"
   • ▪ (of a contest or period of time) be dominated by: "the race belonged completely to Ferguson"
   • 2. be a member or part of (a particular group, organization, or class): "they belong to garden and bridge clubs"
   • ▪ (of a person) fit in a specified place or environment: "she is a stranger, and doesn't belong here" Similar fit inbe suited tohave a rightful placehave a homebe part ofinformal:goclick
   • ▪ have the right personal or social qualities to be a member of a particular group: "young people are generally very anxious to belong"
   • 3. (of a thing) be rightly placed in a specified position: "learning to place the blame where it belongs"
   • ▪ be rightly classified in or assigned to a specified category: "bony fish: the vast majority of living fish belong here" Similar have a placebe locatedbe situatedbe foundliestandbe includedbe classedbe classifiedbe categorized

   Word Origin Old English belangian, of Germanic origin.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › belongBelong Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BELONG is to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous. How to use belong in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBELONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to be in the right place, or (of a person) to feel that you are in the right place: Your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the room. Tom, it’s great to see you on TV – you belong here. The painting belongs in (= should be in) a modern art museum.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › belongBELONG Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Belong definition: to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually followed by to). See examples of BELONG used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › belongBELONG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BELONG meaning: 1. to be in the right place or a suitable place: 2. to feel happy or comfortable in a situation…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › belongBelong - definition of belong by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (foll by to) to be the property or possession (of) 2. (foll by to) to be bound to (a person, place, or club) by ties of affection, dependence, allegiance, or membership. 3. (foll by: to, under, with, etc) to be classified (with): this plant belongs to the daisy family.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › belongBelong - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Your prized rock collection belongs to you. There are several ways to use the verb belong. Items you buy or that are given to you belong to you. You also belong to a group of friends — you fit in, or are a member. When you feel at home somewhere, as though you're meant to be there, you also belong: "I belong in a big city!"

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBELONG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   verb (intransitive) 1. (foll by to) to be the property or possession (of) 2. (foll by to) to be bound to (a person, place, or club) by ties of affection, dependence, allegiance, or membership. 3. (foll by to, under, with, etc) to be classified (with) this plant belongs to the daisy family.