Basic

belonging

/bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/

be · long · ing bɪ · ˈlɔːŋ · ɪŋ

English Definition

n. being in the right place or a suitable situation

中文释义

归属

Significado en Español

pertenencia

한국어 뜻

소속감, 소속

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự thuộc về, cảm giác thuộc về

Example Sentence

Joining the club gave her a sense of belonging.

加入这个俱乐部让她有了归属感。

Synonyms

membership acceptance connection

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “belonging”:

A rejection
B acceptance
C exclusion
D isolation

Show answer

B — acceptance. “belonging” means n. being in the right place or a suitable situation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Among her warm new friends, she finally felt a real sense of ______.

A loneliness
B belonging
C isolation
D exile

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B — belonging. “belonging” means n. being in the right place or a suitable situation

Common questions about “belonging”

What does “belonging” mean?

belonging — n. being in the right place or a suitable situation. In Chinese: 归属.

How do you pronounce “belonging”?

belonging is pronounced /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: be · long · ing.

How do you use “belonging” in a sentence?

Joining the club gave her a sense of belonging. (加入这个俱乐部让她有了归属感。)

What are synonyms for “belonging”?

membership, acceptance, connection — all close in meaning to belonging (n. being in the right place or a suitable situation).

Is “belonging” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. belonging appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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belonging

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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