Belonged — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /bi-ˈlȯŋ/ be·long

Meaning & Definition of Belonged

Belonged (verb)

  1. to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous
  2. to be in a proper situation
  3. to be the property of a person or thing —used with to
  4. to be the property of (someone), to be owned by
  5. to be a member of (a club, organization, etc.)
  6. to be included in (a category, group, etc.)

Belonged (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have or be in a usual or proper place

    "your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them"

    similar: went
    related: placed, stayed, fitted (in)

  2. to be the property of a person or group of persons

    "those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students"

    similar: appertained, pertained
    related: had, held, owned, possessed

Related Entry: Belong (verb)

Belong is a different word from Belonged. The synonyms below are for belong, not for belonged.

  1. to have or be in a usual or proper place

    "your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them"

    similar: go
    related: place, stay, fit (in)

  2. to be the property of a person or group of persons

    "those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students"

    similar: appertain, pertain
    related: have, hold, own, possess

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Belonged

The most common words with a similar meaning to Belonged:

went, appertained, pertained

Related Words for Belonged

placed, stayed, fitted (in), had, held, owned, possessed

Word Forms of Belonged

Inflections: belonging, belongs, belonged to, belonging to, belongs to

Origin & Etymology of Belonged

Middle English belongen, from be- be- + longen "to be suitable" long:5

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Belonged

What does "Belonged" mean?

"Belonged" means to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous. As a verb, it is defined as: to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Belonged"?

Other words for "Belonged" include went, appertained and pertained. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Belonged" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Belonged"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Belonged". Common alternatives include went, appertained and pertained.

How do you use "Belonged" in a sentence?

Examples of "Belonged" in a sentence: "your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them"; "those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students".

Is "Belonged" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Belonged" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Belonged"?

"Belonged" is pronounced /bi-ˈlȯŋ/ and divided into syllables as be·long.

What is the origin of the word "Belonged"?

"Belonged" comes from Middle English belongen, from be- be- + longen "to be suitable" long:5. First known use: 14th centuryi.

What is another word for "Belonged" meaning "to have or be in a usual or proper place"?

When "Belonged" (verb) means to have or be in a usual or proper place, synonyms include went.