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belonged

be·long
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bih-lawng, -long]
    • /bɪˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ/
    • /bɪˈlɒŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-lawng, -long]
    • /bɪˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ/

Definitions of belonged word

  • verb without object belonged to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually followed by to): He belongs to the Knights of Columbus. 1
  • verb without object belonged to have the proper qualifications, especially social qualifications, to be a member of a group: You don't belong in this club. 1
  • verb without object belonged to be proper or due; be properly or appropriately placed, situated, etc.: Books belong in every home. This belongs on the shelf. He is a statesman who belongs among the great. 1
  • verb belonged simple past tense and past participle of belong. 0
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Origin of belonged

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English belongen, equivalent to be- be- + longen to belong, verbal derivative of long (adj.) belonging, Old English gelang along

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Parts of speech for Belonged

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Belonged

belonged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

belonged usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for belonged

verb belonged

  • anteceded — Simple past tense and past participle of antecede.
  • appertained — Past participle of appertain.
  • foreran — Simple past form of forerun.
All 3 Synonyms of belonged

Top questions with belonged

  • get back to where you once belonged?
  • who belonged to the proletariat?
  • who belonged to the french bourgeoisie?
  • where you once belonged?
  • which three nations belonged to the triple entente?
  • the dog who belonged to himself?

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