Belong

Pronunciation: /bɪˈlɔŋ/

Definitions of belong

verb to be owned by someone or to be a member of a particular group or organization

Example Sentences

A1 This book belongs to me.

A2 The lost keys belong to the janitor.

B1 The antique vase belongs in a museum.

B2 The responsibility for the project belongs to the team leader.

C1 The mansion belongs to a wealthy businessman.

C2 The decision on the matter belongs to the board of directors.

Examples of belong in a Sentence

formal The antique vase belongs in a museum for preservation.

informal That book belongs on the shelf with the rest of the series.

slang She totally belongs in our friend group, she's so cool.

figurative His heart belongs to her, no matter where they are in the world.

Grammatical Forms of belong

• past tense: belonged
• plural: belong
• comparative: more belonging
• superlative: most belonging
• present tense: belong
• future tense: will belong
• perfect tense: have belonged
• continuous tense: is belonging
• singular: belongs
• positive degree: belong
• infinitive: to belong
• gerund: belonging
• participle: belonged

Origin and Evolution of belong

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'belong' originated from the combination of the Middle English word 'be-' meaning 'by' or 'thoroughly' and the word 'longen' meaning 'to go along with' or 'to pertain to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'belong' has evolved to encompass not just physical ownership or association, but also a sense of fitting in or being a part of something.