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belonging
noun be·long·ing \-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ\
Definition of BELONGING
1
: possession —usually used in plural
2
: close or intimate relationship <a sense of belonging>
— be·long·ing·ness noun
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First Known Use of BELONGING
1782
Related to BELONGING
- Synonyms
- familiarity, chumminess, closeness, inseparability, intimacy, nearness
- Antonyms
- distance
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