Synonyms for belong
Definitions
- v. 1
To have its proper place.
Where does this book belong? It belongs on the top shelf.
Related words
- Word family
- belonginess belonging
Forms
- Past participle
- belonged
e.g. belonged → pertained, appertained…
Example sentences
- pertain This discussion does not pertain to you.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| belong | steady | |
| pertain | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- go1
- 7 letters
- pertain2
- 9 letters
- appertain
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pertain2 = 2 syllables).