belongings Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;
    property; holding.
    • that hat is my property
    • he is a man of property
  2. noun happiness felt in a secure relationship
    belonging.
    • with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging
  3. verb be owned by; be in the possession of
    belong.
    • This book belongs to me
  4. verb be suitable or acceptable
    belong.
    • This student somehow doesn't belong
  5. verb be in the right place or situation
    go; belong.
    • Where do these books belong?
    • Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government
    • Where do these books go?
  6. verb be rightly classified in a class or category
    belong.
    • The whales belong among the mammals
  7. verb be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)
    belong.
    • They belong to the same political party
  8. verb be a part or adjunct
    belong to; belong.
    • the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection
    • These pages don't belong

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