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"Belong in" vs "Belong to"



 
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"Belong in" vs "Belong to" #1 (permalink) Mon Oct 29, 2007 17:39 pm   "Belong in" vs "Belong to"
 

What is the difference between "Belong in and Belong to"?
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"Belong in" vs "Belong to" #2 (permalink) Tue Oct 30, 2007 0:10 am   "Belong in" vs "Belong to"
 

A few examples should illustrate the difference:

- This car belongs to her neighbour (it's her neighbour's property).
- Do you belong to the sports club? (are you a member?).
- Those tea towels belong in the top kitchen drawer (it's their right place).
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