Belong with Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
bih-LAWNG WITH
bɪlˈɒŋ/ /wˈɪð
bih-LONG WITH
Definition
To be in the right place, group, or relationship with something or someone; often used to describe people or things that fit together naturally.
Usage & Nuances
Used for emotional or logical fit, often about relationships ("You belong with me"), items ("This part belongs with that set"), or groups. Not the same as "belong to" (ownership). More informal and expressive, sometimes used in romantic contexts.
Spanish: pertenecer con - estar hecho paraPortuguese (BR): pertencer a - combinar comPortuguese (PT): pertencer a - combinar comChinese (Simplified): 属于...一起 - 应该在一起Chinese (Traditional): 屬於...一起 - 應該在一起Hindi: के साथ होना चाहिए - मेल खानाArabic: ينتمي مع - يجب أن يكون معBengali: একসাথে ঠিক থাকা - মানানসই হওয়াRussian: хорошо сочетаться - быть подходящим вместеJapanese: 一緒にいるのがふさわしい - しっくりくるVietnamese: hợp với - thuộc về cùng nhómKorean: 잘 어울리다 - 함께 있어야 하다Turkish: birlikte olmak - yakışmakUrdu: اچھی طرح ملنا - ساتھ موزوں ہوناIndonesian: cocok bersama - pantas bersama
Example Sentences
These keys belong with the kitchen drawer.
basic
That missing puzzle piece belongs with the others.
basic
He doesn't belong with that group of kids.
basic
You really belong with someone who makes you happy.
natural
Those shoes definitely don't belong with that outfit.
natural
No matter what happens, I feel like I belong with you.
natural