belong meaning
belong :
to be owned by, to be part of
verb
▪ This book belongs to me.
▪ This book is mine.
▪ These shoes belong to her.
▪ These shoes are hers.
paraphrasing
▪ own – be possessed by
▪ be part of – be included in
Pronunciation
belong [bɪˈlɔŋ]
The stress is on the second syllable 'long' and sounds like 'be-long.'
Common phrases and grammar about belong
belong - Common meaning
verb
to be owned by, to be part of
Part of Speech Changes for "belong"
▪ belongings (noun) – things that belong to someone
Common Expressions with "belong"
▪ belong to – be owned by
▪ belong in – be a part of
▪ belong with – fit in with
▪ belong among – be included in
Important examples of belong in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, belong is often used to express ownership or inclusion.
Example of a confusing word: belong (to be suitable or appropriate)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, belong is used as an intransitive verb and is often followed by "to" to indicate possession or membership.
belong
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
belong to
used to indicate ownership or possession.
where you belong
the place suited for you
Differences between similar words and belong
belong
,
own
differences
Belong is used to indicate ownership or being part of a group, while own specifically refers to possession.
belong
,
fit
differences
Belong means to be part of something, while fit means to be suitable or appropriate.
Words with the same origin as belong
The origin of belong
The word 'belong' comes from Old English, meaning 'to go with or be connected to.'
Word structure
The composition of the word 'belong' is unclear and doesn't have distinct prefix or suffix.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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