Synonyms for
Belonged
Definition
To be owned by someone or to be a member of a particular group.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
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'.
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Example sentences
- The lost wallet belonged to the old man.
- The new student belonged to the art club.
- The book belonged on the shelf.
- The cat belonged to the family.
- 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.