1. past tense of belong; was the property of someone
2. past tense of belong; was a member of a group or organization
3. past tense of belong; was in the right or appropriate place

Examples

• The old house belonged to my grandmother.
• She belonged to the chess club in high school.
• This book belonged on the top shelf.
• The car belonged to the family next door.
• He belonged to several professional organizations.
• The painting belonged in a museum.
• The tools belonged in the garage.