belonged
word · lemma: belong
/bɪˈɫɔŋd/
bi-LAWNGD
/bɪlˈɒŋd/
bi-LONGD
Definition
Past form of 'belong'. It means that something was owned by someone, was in the right place with something, or was part of a group.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in patterns like 'belonged to someone' and 'belonged with'. 'Belonged to' shows ownership; 'belonged with' shows the correct place or natural connection. It can also describe social fit: 'I never felt I belonged there.'
Spanish: pertenecía - pertenecieronPortuguese (BR): pertenciaPortuguese (PT): pertenciaChinese (Simplified): 属于 - 归…所有Chinese (Traditional): 屬於 - 歸…所有Hindi: का था - से संबंधित थाArabic: كان يخصّ - كان ينتمي إلىBengali: অন্তর্ভুক্ত ছিল - ছিল (কাউকে)Russian: принадлежал - относился (к группе)Japanese: 属していた - 所有していたVietnamese: thuộc về - phù hợp vớiKorean: 속했다 - 소유였다Turkish: aitti - dahildiUrdu: تعلق تھا - شامل تھاIndonesian: milik - merupakan bagian dari
Example Sentences
This jacket belonged to my brother.
basic
The blue box belonged on the top shelf.
basic
That song belonged in the movie's final scene.
natural
She felt like she belonged in the team.
basic
At first, I thought the bag belonged to you.
natural
For years, he never felt he belonged there.
natural