transcription, транскрипция: [ bi-ˈlȯŋ, bē- ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English belongen, from be- + longen to be suitable — more at long
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous
a dictionary belong s in every home
b. : to be in a proper situation
a man of his ability belong s in teaching
2.
a. : to be the property of a person or thing — used with to
the book belong s to me
b. : to be attached or bound by birth, allegiance, or dependency — usually used with to
they belong to their homeland
c. : to be a member of a club, organization, or set — usually used with to
she belong s to a country club
3. : to be an attribute, part, adjunct, or function of a person or thing
nuts and bolts belong to a car
4. : to be properly classified
verbal auxiliary
chiefly Southern & southern Midland : ought , must