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| 1. | [ verb ] be owned by; be in the possession of | |
| Examples: | "This book belongs to me" |
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| Related terms: | be property | |
| 2. | [ verb ] originate (in) | |
| Synonyms: | lie_in lie consist dwell | |
| Examples: | "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country" |
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| Related terms: | exist pertain inhere lie | |
| 3. | [ verb ] be suitable or acceptable | |
| Examples: | "This student somehow doesn't belong" |
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| Related terms: | be | |
| 4. | [ verb ] be in the right place or situation | |
| Synonyms: | go | |
| Examples: | "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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| Related terms: | be | |
| 5. | [ verb ] be classified with | |
| Examples: | "The whales belong among the mammals" |
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| Related terms: | be | |
| Similar spelling: |
belonging belong_to belling Behling bellying Bellinger Bellanger bellowing Belanger |
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