Belong To, With, In, On or Under?

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Belong To, With, In, On or Under?

Hello and welcome to Fransy Fancy English! In answer to this question, I can assure you that it is possible to use all these prepositions. Let's see how they differ!


BELONG TO SOMEBODY/SOMETHING (phrasal verb)

When someone owns something or is a part of a group, we use the phrasal verb "belong to".

"Does Ukraine belong to the European family?'
"The mansion that once belonged to Gianni Versace is now on sale for $70 million."
"He belongs to a social club."



BELONG + IN/ON/UNDER/BEHIND/NEAR

You can use "belong" with the right preposition to show location.  

"Your clothes belong in the the closet!"
"I don't think that the new mall belongs in a residential area."
"Does he really belong in this line of work?
"Those two cups belong on the top shelf. Put them there, please."
"You belong at a higher level."

BELONG WITH SOMEONE 
BELONG TOGETHER

When you belong with someone or you belong together, you are meant to be with each other. You are compatible. You have shared values and common traits.

"I really think that they belong together."
"You belong with me."










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