Definitions for belong

Definitions for (verb) belong

Main entry: belong

Definition: be owned by; be in the possession of

Usage: This book belongs to me


Main entry: belong, belong to

Definition: be a part or adjunct

Usage: the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection; These pages don't belong


Main entry: belong

Definition: be rightly classified in a class or category

Usage: The whales belong among the mammals


Main entry: belong

Definition: be suitable or acceptable

Usage: This student somehow doesn't belong


Main entry: belong, go

Definition: be in the right place or situation

Usage: Where do these books belong?; Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government; Where do these books go?


Main entry: belong

Definition: be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)

Usage: They belong to the same political party


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