Definition of belong

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  • belong is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • belong is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
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Definition of belong

  • be in the right place or situation (verb)

    Examples

    1. Where do these books belong?
    2. Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government

    Synonyms

    1. go
  • be a part or adjunct (verb)

    Examples

    1. the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection
    2. These pages don't belong

    Synonyms

    1. belong to
  • be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place) (verb)

    Examples

    1. They belong to the same political party
  • be owned by; be in the possession of (verb)

    Examples

    1. This book belongs to me
  • be rightly classified in a class or category (verb)

    Examples

    1. The whales belong among the mammals
  • be suitable or acceptable (verb)

    Examples

    1. This student somehow doesn't belong

See definition of belong in Merriam Webster