belong
Translation
to belong
Examples
This book belongs to me.
This book belongs to me.
I feel like I belong here.
I feel like I belong here.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb./sth.)) to be the property of (sb./sth.) This key belongs to the front door.
((in/at/on a place)) to be in the right place in/at/on (a place) Those papers belong in the folder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: be owned by, be a member of, fit in
Etymology
From Middle English 'bilongen', from 'be-' (intensive) + 'longen' (to pertain to).
Memory Tips
Think 'be long'. Something that has been with you for a long time 'belongs' to you.