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Belongings - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Belongings are personal items or possessions that someone owns, such as clothes, furniture, or valuables. The term refers to things that are important or useful to a person.

belongings

/bɪˈlɔŋɪŋz/ /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz/

Definition:

Personal possessions or items owned by someone.

Synonyms:

possessions, property, effects, goods

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

debts, liabilities

Common Collocations:

personal belongings, pack belongings, store belongings, lost belongings, collect belongings

Derivatives:

belong, belonged, belonging

Usage Tips:

Use "belongings" for tangible items; avoid for abstract concepts like feelings or ideas.

Common Phrases:

worldly belongings, gather one's belongings, secure your belongings

Etymology:

Derived from "belong," from Old English "gelang," meaning "at hand" or "along with."

Examples:

  • 1. She packed her belongings before moving out.
  • 2. The hotel keeps lost belongings for three months.
  • 3. Please label your belongings with your name.
  • 4. His belongings were scattered across the room.

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