English · Word Candidate

belong

/bɪˈlɒŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: belongs · belonging · belonged

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have its proper place.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có vị trí phù hợp

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Verb

Where does this book belong? It belongs on the top shelf.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have its proper place. — To be accepted in a group.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có vị trí phù hợp hoặc được chấp nhận

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Verb

You don’t belong here — get out.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, belonging to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thuộc về

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Preposition

Jim Campbell, Charlie, Dick, ... Fred, lubra b’longa him, me, thass all.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “belong” mean?

To have its proper place.

Is “belong” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.