Belonging — synonyms, definition

1. belonging (Noun)

1 definition

belonging (Noun) — Happiness felt in a secure relationship. ex. "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging"

1 type of

happiness

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closeness comfortableness intimacy

2. belonging (Verb)

2 synonyms

belonging to going

6 definitions

belonging (Verb) — Be owned by; be in the possession of. ex. "This book belongs to me"

belonging (Verb) — Be suitable or acceptable. ex. "This student somehow doesn't belong"

belonging (Verb) — Be in the right place or situation. ex. "Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government" ex. "Where do these books belong?"

belonging (Verb) — Be rightly classified in a class or category. ex. "The whales belong among the mammals"

belonging (Verb) — Be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place). ex. "They belong to the same political party"

belonging (Verb) — Be a part or adjunct. ex. "the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection" ex. "These pages don't belong"

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being

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appertaining inhering pertaining