Meaning & Definition of word "Belong"

Belong

/bɪˈlɔːŋ/

verb:

  • 1. To be a part of or have a rightful place in a particular group or category.
    • Example: She felt that she truly belonged to the community after volunteering for several months.
  • 2. To be suitable or appropriate in a particular context.
    • Example: These shoes don't belong in the garden; they should be in the closet.
  • 3. To be owned by or the property of someone.
    • Example: This book belongs to my brother.
  • 4. To be an inherent part of something.
    • Example: Respect and kindness belong to the core values of our organization.

Etymology

Middle English: from be- ‘about’ + long (from Old English ‘lang’), hence literally ‘to have a relation to’.

Common Phrases and Expressions

belong to someone:

To be owned by someone.

belong together:

To be suited for each other or parts of a group.

Related Words

belonging:

The state of being a part of or connected to.

belongings:

The things that one owns.

Slang Meanings of belong

Meaning: To vibe with a group.

Example Sentence: At that concert, I felt like I really belonged.

Meaning: To be accepted socially.

Example Sentence: After joining the crew, I finally felt like I belonged.