Can you give me examples of "belong to"?

The house belongs to my parents. The responsibility belongs to the team leader. The decision belongs to the board of directors. The victory belongs to the team. The credit belongs to the hardworking employees.

What are some alternatives to "belong to"?

is owned by is a member of is part of is affiliated with is under the ownership of

Can you give me examples of "belonging to"?

The house belonging to my parents is beautiful. The decision belonging to the board of directors was controversial. The victory belonging to the team was well-deserved. The credit belonging to the hardworking employees should be acknowledged. The responsibility belonging to the team leader was clear.

What are some alternatives to "belonging to"?

owned by a member of part of affiliated with under the ownership of

Which is correct:
"belong to" or "belonging to"?

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belong to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to show possession or membership.

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Use "belong to" to indicate possession or membership. For example, "The book belongs to me" or "The car belongs to the company."

Examples:

The house belongs to my parents.
The responsibility belongs to the team leader.
The decision belongs to the board of directors.
The victory belongs to the team.
The credit belongs to the hardworking employees.

Alternatives:

is owned by
is a member of
is part of
is affiliated with
is under the ownership of

belonging to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English as a modifier to describe the relationship of ownership or membership.

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Use "belonging to" as a modifier to describe the relationship of ownership or membership. For example, "The book belonging to me is on the table" or "The car belonging to the company is parked outside."

Examples:

The house belonging to my parents is beautiful.
The decision belonging to the board of directors was controversial.
The victory belonging to the team was well-deserved.
The credit belonging to the hardworking employees should be acknowledged.
The responsibility belonging to the team leader was clear.

Alternatives:

owned by
a member of
part of
affiliated with
under the ownership of

Both "belong to" and "belonging to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Belong to" is used to show possession or membership, while "belonging to" is used as a modifier to describe the relationship of ownership or membership.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

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Which is correct: "belong to" or "belonging to"?

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Which is correct:
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