English Explanatory Dictionary

belonging

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The feeling that one belongs.
  2. Something physical that is owned.
  3. Family; relations; household.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of belong

Pronunciation

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɑŋɪŋ/ En-us-belonging.ogg

Word forms

belonging belongings

Etymology

From belong + -ing.

Synonyms

possession thing

Derived words

belongingly belongingness nonbelonging
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