belong

/ˈbelɒŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to be rightly at home; to have a sense of being with others

“She belongs in this community because of her kind nature.”

2. verb

to have a particular characteristic or quality

“He belongs to the category of people who are environmentally conscious.”

3. noun

a feeling of connection and belonging to a group or place

“The sense of belonging to her community helped her feel more at home.”

4. noun

a part of a group or organization

“She’s a member of the team and belongs to the club as well.”

5. verb

to have a connection or relation to something

“This product belongs to the high-end electronics category.”

6. verb

to have a particular characteristic, quality, or property

“He belongs to the group of people who are skilled in graphic design.”

7. preposition

to something or someone

“This book belongs to my brother.”

8. noun

a place or location

“The cabin belongs in the mountains.”

9. verb

to fit in or be a part of something

“This piece of furniture belongs in the living room.”

Synonyms

  • associate
  • connect
  • fit
  • identify
  • match
  • participate
  • qualify

Antonyms

  • dissociate
  • not connect
  • not fit
  • not identify
  • not match
  • not participate
  • not qualify