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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024be•long /bɪˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɑŋ/USA pronunciation v. [not: be + ~-ing]- to be properly situated:[no object]This book belongs on the shelf.
- [no object] to be appropriate or suitable: That shirt doesn't belong with that jacket.
- to feel accepted as part of a group, etc.;
fit in:[no object]Many immigrants feel as though they don't belong here. - belong to, [~ + to + object]
- to be the property of:The scarf belongs to me.
- to be a part of;
to match or fit with: That cover belongs to this jar. - to be a member of: They belong to three clubs.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024be•long (bi lông′, -long′),USA pronunciation v.i. - to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually fol. by to):He belongs to the Knights of Columbus.
- to have the proper qualifications, esp. social qualifications, to be a member of a group:You don't belong in this club.
- to be proper or due;
be properly or appropriately placed, situated, etc.:Books belong in every home. This belongs on the shelf. He is a statesman who belongs among the great. - belong to:
- to be the property of:The book belongs to her.
- to be a part or adjunct of:That cover belongs to this jar.
- Middle English belongen, equivalent. to be- be- + longen to belong, verb, verbal derivative of long (adjective, adjectival) belonging, Old English gelang along1 1300–50
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ vb (intransitive)- (followed by to) to be the property or possession (of)
- (followed by to) to be bound to (a person, place, or club) by ties of affection, dependence, allegiance, or membership
- followed by to, under, with, etc: to be classified (with): this plant belongs to the daisy family
- (followed by to) to be a part or adjunct (of)
- to have a proper or usual place
- informal to be suitable or acceptable, esp socially
Etymology: 14th Century belongen, from be- (intensive) + longen; related to Old High German bilangēn to reach; see long³ |