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belongings


Meanings
  • noun

    Refers to objects or items that are owned or possessed by an individual or group.

    - "The belongings of a traveler were lost in the airport."
    - "Each student was asked to bring their belongings to the classroom."

Synonyms

possession , thing
Variants
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belonging , belongingness , belongingnesses , belongings , personal belongings
Etymology
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The word 'belongings' originated from the past participle of the verb 'belong'. It means 'to have a relationship or connection with something'.


Trivia
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  1. Belongings were a popular topic in the poetry of Robert Frost, including in his famous poem 'The Road Not Taken'.

  2. The term 'belongings' is often used in the context of travel, such as in the phrase 'airline baggage fees for belongings'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Property: Belongings are a type of property, which is a resource or asset owned by an individual or group.

  2. Personal possessions: Belongings refer to personal items that are owned or possessed by an individual.


Culture
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Belongings hold significant cultural and emotional value for individuals. They represent personal identity and memories. In literature, belongings are often used as symbols of attachment and loss.

How to Memorize "belongings"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a box or suitcase filled with personal items such as clothes, books, or toys to remember the meaning of belongings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'belongings' with the concept of ownership or possession.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'BELONGINGS' stands for 'Belonging, Emotional, Linked, Owned, Gathered, Inherited, Necessary, Special'.


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