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to belong
01
to be one's property
Transitive: to belong to sb
02
to feel comfortable or happy in a particular place or situation or with a specific group of people
Intransitive
03
to be in the right place or situation; to have a natural connection or fit within a particular context or environment
Intransitive: to belong somewhere
04
to be classified in a class or category
Transitive: to belong to a category | to belong in a category
05
to be a natural and integral part or attribute of a person or thing
Transitive: to belong to sth
06
to be a member of a group, organization, etc.
Transitive: to belong to a group
belong
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belonging
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belonging
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Example
Due to habitat loss, the rare species of butterflies now sadly belong in the endangered species list.
These belong on the top shelf.
The ancient artifacts truly belonged in the museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.
Whether pineapple belongs on pizza is a debatable topic, with strong arguments on both sides.
The suspenseful plot and unexpected twists in the novel clearly indicate that it belongs in the mystery genre of literature.
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