belong to
Third Person
belongs to
Present Participle
belonging to
Past Tense
belonged to
Past Participle
belonged to
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to be owned by a particular person or group
- The beautiful garden belongs to the community and is open to everyone.
- The antique necklace belongs to my grandmother.
- The mysterious package belongs to no one in the office, and nobody knows where it came from.
- The sports complex belongs to the city, providing facilities for various sports and fitness activities for residents.
- The vintage car belongs to my uncle, who meticulously maintains it.
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to be a member or part of a particular group or organization
- Can you believe he used to belong to a rock band during college?
- Throughout his youth, he belonged to the youth orchestra, playing the violin with dedication.
- She belonged to the drama club, showcasing her passion for acting.
- Ever since childhood, he belonged to the scout troop, learning valuable life skills.
- Despite different backgrounds, they all belong to the same sports team.
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to be the most successful or popular individual in a particular activity
- The 100m sprint belongs to Usain Bolt thanks to his unmatched speed and multiple Olympic golds.
- For a period, women's basketball on the international stage really seemed to belong to team USA and its unmatched gold medal hauls.
- In the 1960s, rock music truly belonged to The Beatles due to their immense popularity and cultural influence.
- Classic literature in the 19th century often belonged to authors such as Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.