belong to
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to be the property of someone or to be a member of a specific group.
phrasal verb. to be owned by a person or entity; to be a member of a club, organization, or category.
This blue umbrella belongs to me.
I have lived in this city for years, but I still don't feel like I belong to this community.
The ancient artifacts discovered during the excavation belong to the national museum and cannot be sold to private collectors.
- be part of
- be owned by
- be separate from
- Particles
- to
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- belong + to + object
Usage
always followed by the preposition 'to' and an object.
Teaching tip
remind students that 'belong' is a stative verb and is almost never used in the continuous (-ing) form.
Pitfall
The book belongs me.The book belongs to me.the verb 'belong' requires the preposition 'to' before the owner or group.
Last updated April 24, 2026