Antonyms for belong


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-lawng, -long
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ


Definition of belong

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "to go along with, properly relate to," from be- intensive prefix, + longen "to go," from Old English langian "pertain to, to go along with," of unknown origin. Senses of "be the property of" and "be a member of" first recorded late 14c. Cognate with Middle Dutch belanghen, Dutch belangen, German belangen. Replaced earlier Old English gelang, with completive prefix ge-.
  • verb be part of, be in proper place
  • verb be affiliated with
Example sentences :
  • The boat he supposed to belong to Robert, and he was determined to spoil it.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • But I would rather do it than live on money that did not belong to me.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The greater part of these taxes, however, do not belong to the King personally.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Only an individual here and there sees that freedom and domination must belong to us.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Oh, no, I am wrong; it would take more than that to tell where you belong.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • They did not belong to the class who can be beguiled into evening schools.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • The eight children do not belong to the woman in any real or legal sense.
  • Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw
  • You belong to the profession, and know what would be the consequence if I did so.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • There is only Stineli in the whole world to whom I belong, or who troubles her head about me!
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • He did belong to somebody, after all; and Stineli's words had restored his tranquility.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

Synonyms for belong

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