Belongings — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ/ be·long·ing

Meaning & Definition of Belongings

Belongings (noun)

  1. possession —usually used in plural
  2. close or intimate relationship

Belongings (plural noun)

  1. items that belong to someone and that are small enough to be carried

Belongings (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. transportable items that one owns

    "packed up all their belongings and moved across the country"

    similar: chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Related Entry: Belonging (noun)

Belonging is a different word from Belongings. The synonyms below are for belonging, not for belongings.

  1. the state of being in a very personal or private relationship

    "the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging"

    similar: chumminess, closeness, familiarity, inseparability, intimacy, nearness
    related: immediacy, affinity, kinship, commitment, devotedness, devotion, affection, attachment, fondness, love, passion, constancy, faithfulness, fidelity, amity, fellowship, friendship, goodwill, affability, conviviality, cordiality, geniality, mutuality, cliquishness, clubbiness
    opposite: distance
    near: aloofness, coldness, coolness, remoteness, reserve

  2. transportable items that one owns

    "packed up all their belongings and moved across the country"

    similar: chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Belongings

The most common words with a similar meaning to Belongings:

Chiefly dialect: plunder
chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, possession, stuff, things

Related Words for Belongings

treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral

Near Antonyms of Belongings

immovables, real estate

Word Forms of Belongings

Derived words: belongingness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Belongings

First known use: 1781

Words & Phrases Containing Belongings

personal belongings

Frequently Asked Questions about Belongings

What does "Belongings" mean?

"Belongings" means possession —usually used in plural. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: possession —usually used in plural.

What is another word for "Belongings"?

Other words for "Belongings" include chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables and paraphernalia. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Belongings" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Belongings"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Belongings". Common alternatives include chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects and personal property.

How do you use "Belongings" in a sentence?

Examples of "Belongings" in a sentence: "packed up all their belongings and moved across the country".

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

"Belongings" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Belongings"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Belongings"?

First known use: 1781.

What is another word for "Belongings" meaning "transportable items that one owns"?

When "Belongings" (noun) means transportable items that one owns, synonyms include chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods and holdings.