belong
/bɪˈlɒŋ/verb
Elementary
1
To have its proper place.
2
To be accepted in a group.
3
To be a part of a group.
4
To be part of, or the property of.
5
To be the spouse or partner of.
6
(followed by to) To be an element of (a set). The symbol ∈ means belongs to.
7
To be deserved by.
8
To do something habitually or customarily.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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