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BELONGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Belonging.

How to pronounce belonging:

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Belonging - as a noun

Happiness felt in a secure relationship

Example: "With his classmates he felt a sense of belonging"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happiness16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Belonging - as a verb

To have its proper place.

Example: "Where does this document belong?"

(followed by to) to be part of, or the property of.

Example: "That house belongs to me."

(followed by to) to be the spouse or partner of.

(followed by to) to be an element of (a set). the symbol \in means belongs to.

Example: "Suppose x belongs to \mathbb{r}... (— written: x \in \mathbb{r})"

To be deserved by.

Example Sentences

"I found a sense of belonging in my new community."
"He kept all his belongings in a small suitcase."
"The painting was one of her most prized belongings."
"She had a strong attachment to her sense of belonging."
"The family heirloom was a treasured belonging."
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Word Game Points

Is BELONGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, belonging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BELONGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BELONGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, belonging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BELONGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BELONGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, belonging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BELONGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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