Belonging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Belonging is a noun meaning (uncountable) The feeling that one belongs.
Meaning
(uncountable) The feeling that one belongs.
More Meanings
- (countable, chiefly in the plural) Something physical that is owned.
- (plural only, colloquial, dated) Family; relations; household.
- present participle and gerund of belong
Example Sentences
I have a feeling of belonging in London.
A need for belonging seems fundamental to humans.
Make sure you take all your belongings when you leave.
[…] Thyself and thy belongings Are not thine own so proper as to waste Thyself upon thy virtues, they on thee.
Word Forms
- belongings
Synonyms for belonging
Depending on context, synonyms include possession, thing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consist, dwell, lie in, lie, go, affiliation.
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