belonged Definition

belong
verb, intr belonged, belonging

1a. To have a proper place, or have the right qualities to fit (especially with or in something or someone); to go along or together with it or them;

Example: Knives do not belong in this drawer
Example: My child belongs with me
Example: These two socks belong together
1b. To be properly classified (in a class, section, under a heading, etc).

Thesaurus: appertain, relate, pertain, bear upon.
2. To be entirely acceptable on a social or personal level; to be at home, or to fit in.

Example: It's a nice firm, but somehow I just don't belong
Thesaurus: fit in, be one of the family.

Derivative: belonging
noun

Fitting in or acceptability within a group.
Thesaurus: affinity, association, attachment, inclusion, link, kinship, rapport, compatibility, fellowship; Antonym: antipathy.

Etymology: 14c intensive of longen to belong or to be suitable.

Phrasal Verb: belong to someone or something

To be their or its property or right.

Phrasal Verb: belong to something

To be a member of (a group, club, etc) or a native of (a place).