ALL meanings of belonging
be·long·ing
B b - 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
- verb without object belonging 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 belonging 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 belonging 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
- noun belonging (Uncountable Noun) The action of the verb to belong. 0
- noun belonging (Countable Noun) (almost always used in the plural) Something physical that is owned. 0
- noun belonging (Colloquial) (dated) family; relations; household. 0
- verb belonging present participle of belong. 0