belong

UK /bɪˈlɒŋ/ US /bɪˈlɒŋ/
verb 5prep 1

Definitions

verb

1

To have its proper place.

Where does this book belong? It belongs on the top shelf.

2

To have its proper place.

You don’t belong here — get out.

3

To have its proper place.

I don’t belong to them!

4

To be part of, or the property of.

That house belongs to me.

Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke. He was dressed out in broad gaiters and bright tweeds, like an English tourist, and his face might have belonged to Dagon, idol of the Philistines.

5

To be the spouse or partner of.

prep

1

Of, belonging to.

Jim Campbell, Charlie, Dick, ... Fred, lubra b’longa him, me, thass all.

By an’ bye ’im grow ’m up make ’m good fella stockman b’longta you.

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