belong

Universal Words verb (not used in the progressive tenses) 1 [V+adv./prep.] to be in the right or suitable place: Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? * Are you sure these documents belong together? * Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. * A person like that does not belong in teaching. 2 [V] to feel comfortable and happy in a particular situation or with a particular group of people: I don't feel as if I belong here. belonging noun [U]: to feel a sense of belonging PHRASALVERBS belong to sb 1 to be owned by sb: Who does this watch belong to? * The islands belong to Spain. 2 an event, a competition, etc. that belongs to sb is one in which they are the most successful or popular: British actors did well at the award ceremony, but the evening belonged to the Americans. belong to sth 1 to be a member of a club, an organization, etc: Have you ever belonged to a political party? 2 to be part of a particular group type, or system: Lions and tigers belong to the cat family.