belonging
[ bih-lawng-ing, -long- ]
/ bɪˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, -ˈlɒŋ- /
noun
something that belongs.
belongings,
possessions; goods; personal effects.
OTHER WORDS FROM belonging
un·be·long·ing, adjectiveWords nearby belonging
beloeil,
beloit,
belomancy,
belonephobia,
belong,
belonging,
belongingness,
belongings,
belonoid,
belorussia,
belorussian
Definition for belonging (2 of 2)
belong
[ bih-lawng, -long ]
/ bɪˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ /
verb (used without object)
to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually followed by to): He belongs to the Knights of Columbus.
to have the proper qualifications, especially social qualifications, to be a member of a group: You don't belong in this club.
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
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.
Example sentences from the Web for belonging
British Dictionary definitions for belonging (1 of 2)
belonging
/ (bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ) /
noun
secure relationship; affinity (esp in the phrase a sense of belonging)
British Dictionary definitions for belonging (2 of 2)
belong
/ (bɪˈlɒŋ) /
verb (intr)
(foll by to)
to be the property or possession (of)
(foll by to)
to be bound to (a person, place, or club) by ties of affection, dependence, allegiance, or membership
(foll by to, under, with, etc)
to be classified (with)
this plant belongs to the daisy family
(foll by to)
to be a part or adjunct (of)
this top belongs to the smaller box
to have a proper or usual place
that plate belongs in the cupboard
informal
to be suitable or acceptable, esp socially
although they were rich, they just didn't belong
Word Origin for belong
C14
belongen, from
be- (intensive) +
longen; related to Old High German
bilangēn to reach; see
long ³
Idioms and Phrases with belonging
belong
see to the victor belong the spoils.