Belong

To be the property of someone or to be a part of a particular group or place., To feel accepted, comfortable, or at home in a particular place or situation., To be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

Belong - Meanings

To be the property of someone or to be a part of a particular group or place.

Example: This book belongs to me. / She belongs to the drama club.

Usage: formal / informalContext: ownership, membership

Note: This meaning is commonly used to indicate ownership or association with a group or place.

To feel accepted, comfortable, or at home in a particular place or situation.

Example: I feel like I belong here. / He doesn't belong in that crowd.

Usage: informalContext: social settings, personal feelings

Note: This meaning is often used to express a sense of fitting in or not fitting in within a specific environment.

To be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

Example: This key belongs in the lock. / That behavior doesn't belong in this classroom.

Usage: formalContext: compatibility, appropriateness

Note: This meaning is used to indicate the correct or expected placement of something in a specific context.

Belong's synonyms

own

When something belongs to you, it is your own possession.

Example: This book belongs to me. This book is my own.

Note: Own emphasizes possession more directly than belong.

fit in

To fit in means to be accepted and feel comfortable in a particular group or environment.

Example: I feel like I belong with this group. I feel like I fit in with this group.

Note: Fit in implies social acceptance and integration, while belong is more about ownership or membership.

be a part of

Being a part of something means being included or involved in a group or organization.

Example: She belongs to the drama club. She is a part of the drama club.

Note: Being a part of emphasizes membership or inclusion in a group, while belong has a broader sense of ownership or attachment.

Belong expressions, common phrases

belong to

This phrase indicates ownership or possession. It is used to show that something is owned by a particular person or group.

Example: The book belongs to me.

Note: The original word 'belong' refers to being the property of someone or fitting a particular place, while 'belong to' specifically highlights ownership.

feel like you belong

This phrase means to feel accepted, comfortable, or part of a group or place.

Example: After joining the club, I finally feel like I belong.

Note: While 'belong' generally refers to fitting in or being suitable, 'feel like you belong' emphasizes the emotional aspect of fitting in and being accepted.

belong together

To say that things belong together means that they are meant to be connected or matched in some way.

Example: Those two pieces of the puzzle belong together.

Note: The phrase 'belong together' goes beyond just fitting or being part of something, it implies a natural or intended connection between the items.

place of belonging

This phrase refers to a location or environment where someone feels accepted, comfortable, or at home.

Example: For her, the library is a place of belonging where she finds solace.

Note: While 'belong' relates to fitting or being suitable, 'place of belonging' emphasizes the specific location where one feels a sense of acceptance and comfort.

belong in

This phrase suggests that something is appropriate or suitable for a particular place or situation.

Example: This artwork belongs in a museum.

Note: Similar to 'belong to', 'belong in' focuses on the appropriateness or suitability of something for a specific place or context.

Belong everyday (slang) expressions

Click with

To have a connection or bond with someone or a group of people.

Example: I immediately clicked with my new coworkers.

Note: Focuses on the idea of forming a connection or rapport rather than just belonging.

Gel with

To work well together or have a harmonious relationship with others.

Example: I really gel with that team; we work well together.

Note: Similar to 'click with,' but specifically emphasizes a smooth working or relationship dynamic.

Get along with

To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.

Example: I get along with my neighbors; we often chat over the fence.

Note: This term focuses on getting along or having a positive relationship with others, rather than simply belonging.

Part of the gang

To be a member or included in a specific group or social circle.

Example: She's part of the gang now; they always invite her to hang out.

Note: Emphasizes being a recognized member of a group, similar to belonging but with a sense of camaraderie.

In with

To be accepted or part of a desired social circle or group.

Example: He's really in with the cool crowd at school.

Note: Focuses on being accepted into a particular social group or circle, often associated with popularity or status.

On the inside

To be part of a group or community where information or knowledge is shared.

Example: Once you're on the inside, you'll know all the latest news.

Note: Implies being included in a group that has access to privileged information, differentiating it from general belonging.

Belong - Examples

The book belongs to me.

This dress belongs to the formal occasion.

He belongs to a wealthy family.

Belong grammar

Belong - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: belong

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): belonged

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): belonging

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): belongs

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): belong

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): belong

Syllabification and Stress

belong Contains 2 syllables: be • long

Phonetic transcription: bi-ˈlȯŋ

be long , bi ˈlȯŋ (The red syllable is stressed)

Belong - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

belong: ~ 1600 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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