Synonyms for

Belonged

Verb / bɪˈlɔ:ŋd / Another word for belonged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be owned by someone or to be a member of a particular group.

Synonyms & similar words

belong go belongto owned possessed had kept occupied inhabited resided dwelt lived

Synonyms by register

Formal

pertained appertained was part of was integral to

Informal

was part of was with was in

Literary

was kin to was of

Antonyms

disowned excluded rejected unaffiliated independent unattached alienated

Common collocations

  • belonged to the family
  • belonged to the club
  • belonged to the era
  • belonged to the past
  • belonged to a group
  • belonged to the collection
  • belonged to the nation

Word family

verb belong

Usage note

The past tense 'belonged' indicates possession or association in the past. It is often followed by 'to'.

Example sentences

  1. The lost wallet belonged to the old man.
  2. The new student belonged to the art club.
  3. The book belonged on the shelf.
  4. The cat belonged to the family.
  5. The treasure belonged to the pirate captain.

Quotes

  • My heart has always belonged to you.
  • I never belonged to anyone until I belonged to you.
  • I never belonged to anyone until I met you.

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