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- [bih-lawng-ing, -long-]
- /bɪˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, -ˈlɒŋ-/
- /bɪˈlɒŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-lawng-ing, -long-]
- /bɪˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, -ˈlɒŋ-/
Definitions of belonging word
- noun belonging secure relationship; affinity (esp in the phrase a sense of belonging) 3
- noun belonging a thing that belongs to one 3
- noun belonging possessions; property 3
- noun belonging close relationship; familiarity; camaraderie 3
- noun belonging something that belongs. 1
- noun belonging belongings, possessions; goods; personal effects. 1
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Origin of belonging
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; belong + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Belonging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
belonging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
belonging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for belonging
noun belonging
- relationship — a connection, association, or involvement.
- inclusion — the act of including.
- acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
- rapport — relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation: a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students.
Antonyms for belonging
noun belonging
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- insecurity — lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt: He is plagued by insecurity.
Top questions with belonging
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