verb
- past tense of belong; was the property of someone
- past tense of belong; was a member of a group or organization
- 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.