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pertain vs belong

belong vs pertain

pertain and belong both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pertain No No Yes No
belong No No Yes No
As verbs, belong is a hypernym of pertain; that is, belong is a word with a broader meaning than pertain:
  • pertain: be a part or attribute of
  • belong: be a part or adjunct
Other hypernyms of pertain include belong to.
pertain (verb) belong (verb)
be a part or attribute of be owned by; be in the possession of
be relevant to be rightly classified in a class or category
be suitable or acceptable
be in the right place or situation
be a part or adjunct
be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)
Difference between pertain and belong

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