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be·long·ing
belonging
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- pronunciation:
- b
lawng
Ing
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
closeness and mutual acceptance in a relationship.
Being part of the team gave him a feeling of belonging that he'd never had before.- synonyms:
- intimacy
- antonyms:
- alienation, disaffection
- similar words:
- acceptance, affection, association, closeness, community, mutuality, warmth
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definition 2: |
(pl.) possessions.
Someone stole all his belongings as he slept at the bus station.
- synonyms:
- chattel, dunnage, goods, possessions, property, things, trappings
- similar words:
- baggage, luggage, paraphernalia, stuff
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related words: |
acquisition, asset |
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