belong
verb
belonged;
belonging;
belongs
Definition of belong
1a
: to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous
a dictionary belongs in every home
b
: to be in a proper situation
a man of his ability belongs in teaching
2a
: to be the property of a person or thing
—used with to the book belongs to me
b
: to be attached or bound by birth, allegiance, or dependency
—usually used with to they belong to their homeland
c
: to be a member of a club, organization, or set
—usually used with to she belongs to a country club
3
: to be an attribute, part, adjunct, or function of a person or thing
nuts and bolts belong to a car
4
: to be properly classified
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