belongings — personal possessions or things that belong to someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: personal possessions or things that belong to someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
Example Sentences
- The thief ran away with all my belongings, including my lucky socks.
- Please keep your belongings with you at all times in the airport.
- My cat thinks all my belongings are actually his belongings.
belongings
NOUN[/bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/]
personal possessions or things that belong to someone
She packed all her belongings into one suitcase before moving to the new city.
Among her belongings, she feels her deepest longings.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Belongings derives from the verb 'belong', which originated in Middle English from Old French 'belonger' (to be suitable or appropriate). The noun form emerged in the 14th-15th century, initially referring to things that 'belong to' or are possessed by someone, evolving to mean personal possessions or movable property.
Breakdown
belong (to be the property of) + -ing (gerund/nominalizing suffix) + -s (plural marker). The -ing suffix transforms the verb into a noun describing things that belong, while -s indicates the plural form.
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📝Examples
“The thief ran away with all my belongings, including my lucky socks.”
“Please keep your belongings with you at all times in the airport.”
“My cat thinks all my belongings are actually his belongings.”
“She donated most of her belongings before moving abroad.”
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