Meaning of 'belong'

verb

to be owned by

Example: "The coat belongs to me."

verb

to be a part or adjunct

Example: "The uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection."

Synonyms: belong to

verb

to be rightly classified in a class or category

Example: "The whales belong among the mammals."

verb

to be suitable or acceptable

Example: "This student somehow doesn't belong."

verb

to be in the right place or situation

Example: "Where do these books belong?"

Synonyms: go

verb

to be a member, adherent, or inhabitant of a group, organization, or place

Example: "They belong to the same political party."