Meaning of the word "belong to" in English

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belong to

US /bɪˈlɔŋ tə/
UK /bɪˈlɔŋ tə/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to be the property of a person or thing

Example:
This book belongs to me.
The car belongs to my father.
2.

to be a member of a particular group or organization

Example:
She belongs to the local chess club.
Do you belong to any political party?
3.

to be in the proper place

Example:
These books belong on the top shelf.
That chair doesn't belong in this room.
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