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Meaning of belongs
The primary meaning of the word "belongs" is to be a member or part of something, or to be the property or possession of someone.
Etymology of belongs
The word "belongs" originates from the Old English words "be" (meaning "to be") and "lang" (meaning "to belong" or "to pertain"), with the suffix "-s" added to form the third person singular present tense
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially meaning "to be at home" or "to be in one's proper place"
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the senses of ownership, possession, and membership
Synonyms
pertains
relates
concerns
applies
associates
connects
links
affiliates
attaches
assigns
attributes
accords
allots
appropriates
ascribes
assigns
attributes
pertains
regards
respects
assigns
allocates
designates
fits
goes
matches
suits
corresponds
agrees
accords
coincides
harmonizes
belongs to
is part of
is associated with
is affiliated with
pertains to
relates to
connects to
links to
is tied to
is linked to
Definitions
- To be a member or part of a group, organization, or set
- To be the property or possession of someone
- To be rightly or properly placed or classified
- To have a proper or rightful place
Usage Examples
- The book belongs to me, so please return it.
- She belongs to a book club that meets monthly.
- The island belongs to a small archipelago in the Pacific.
- He belongs to a family of musicians and has been playing the piano since childhood.
Antonyms
does not belong
is not part of
does not pertain
is not associated with
is not affiliated with
is separate
is distinct
is unrelated
is unconnected
is disconnected
is isolated
is detached
is removed
is excluded
is omitted
is not included
is not a member
is not a part
is not a participant