Belong to

verb

To be owned by someone or something.

This book belongs to me.
Visual representation of "belong to" - To be owned by someone or something

Often appears as...

  • belong to someone
  • belong to something
verb

To be a part of something, or to be associated with a particular group or category.

They belong to the same political party.
Visual representation of "belong to" - To be a part of something, or to be associated with a particular group or category

Often appears as...

  • belong to a group
  • belong to a category
verb

To be in the right place or a suitable place.

Everything is back where it belongs now.
Visual representation of "belong to" - To be in the right place or a suitable place

Often appears as...

  • belong here
  • belong there
verb

To be owned by someone or something.

This book belongs to me.
Visual representation of "belong to" - To be owned by someone or something

Often appears as...

  • belong to someone
  • belong to something
verb

To be a part of something, or to be associated with a particular group or category.

They belong to the same political party.
Visual representation of "belong to" - To be a part of something, or to be associated with a particular group or category

Often appears as...

  • belong to a group
  • belong to a category
verb

To be in the right place or a suitable place.

Everything is back where it belongs now.
Visual representation of "belong to" - To be in the right place or a suitable place

Often appears as...

  • belong here
  • belong there
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "belong to"
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Possessive Clarity

Use 'belong to' to clarify who owns something without ambiguity.

Illustration for Possessive Clarity
The loyalty points belong to Sarah, not the entire family.
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Emotional Connection

Shows a personal connection to an item beyond physical ownership.

Illustration for Emotional Connection
This necklace belongs to my grandmother, so it's very special.
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Implying Exclusivity

'Belong to' can imply something is exclusively used by someone.

Illustration for Implying Exclusivity
This parking spot belongs to the CEO.
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Possessive Clarity

Use 'belong to' to clarify who owns something without ambiguity.

Illustration for Possessive Clarity
The loyalty points belong to Sarah, not the entire family.
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Emotional Connection

Shows a personal connection to an item beyond physical ownership.

Illustration for Emotional Connection
This necklace belongs to my grandmother, so it's very special.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implying Exclusivity

'Belong to' can imply something is exclusively used by someone.

Illustration for Implying Exclusivity
This parking spot belongs to the CEO.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Possessive Clarity

Use 'belong to' to clarify who owns something without ambiguity.

Illustration for Possessive Clarity
The loyalty points belong to Sarah, not the entire family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Connection

Shows a personal connection to an item beyond physical ownership.

Illustration for Emotional Connection
This necklace belongs to my grandmother, so it's very special.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implying Exclusivity

'Belong to' can imply something is exclusively used by someone.

Illustration for Implying Exclusivity
This parking spot belongs to the CEO.
Visual representation of the word "Belong to"

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