belong

English

/bɪˈlɒŋ/, /bɪˈlɔŋ/, /bɪˈlɑŋ/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To have its proper place.
  • (intransitive) To be part of, or the property of.
  • (intransitive) To be the spouse or partner of.
  • (intransitive) (followed by to) To be an element of (a set). The symbol means belongs to.
  • (obsolete) To be deserved by.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English belongen, be- derived from Old English langian (belong, long for, suit, pertain, pertain to, lengthen, summon, be pained, grow longer, yearn after, long, yearn for, grieve for) affix from English long (belong, yearn).

Origin

English

long

Gloss

belong, yearn

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