belongings Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;
property; holding.
- that hat is my property
- he is a man of property
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noun happiness felt in a secure relationship
belonging.
- with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging
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verb be owned by; be in the possession of
belong.
- This book belongs to me
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verb be suitable or acceptable
belong.
- This student somehow doesn't belong
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verb be in the right place or situation
go; belong.
- Where do these books belong?
- Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government
- Where do these books go?
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verb be rightly classified in a class or category
belong.
- The whales belong among the mammals
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verb be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)
belong.
- They belong to the same political party
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verb be a part or adjunct
belong to; belong.
- the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection
- These pages don't belong
