Definition of belong
belonged;
belonging;
belongs
1 a
: to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous
- a dictionary belongs in every home
b
: to be in a proper situation
- a man of his ability belongs in teaching
2 a
: to be the property of a person or thing
—used with to
- the book belongs to me
b
: to be attached or bound by birth, allegiance, or dependency
—usually used with to
- they belong to their homeland
c
: to be a member of a club, organization, or set
—usually used with to
- she belongs to a country club
3
: to be an attribute, part, adjunct, or function of a person or thing
- nuts and bolts belong to a car
4
: to be properly classified
