belong to a club
/bɪˈlɔːŋ tuː ə klʌb/
Meaning
This phrase means to be a member of a specific group, organization, or association, such as a sports team, book club, or fitness center. It indicates official membership or a sense of affiliation.
Examples
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I belong to a club that meets every Tuesday to discuss science fiction novels.
I belong to a club that meets every Tuesday to discuss science fiction novels.
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Does your daughter belong to a club at her new high school?
Does your daughter belong to a club at her new high school?
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You have to pay an annual fee if you want to belong to a club like this.
You have to pay an annual fee if you want to belong to a club like this.
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He used to belong to a chess club when he was in university.
He used to belong to a chess club when he was in university.
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Belonging to a club is a great way to meet people who share your hobbies.
Belonging to a club is a great way to meet people who share your hobbies.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I belong in a book club.
✓ I belong to a book club.
Use 'belong to' to express membership in a group. 'Belong in' means to be in the correct or proper place (e.g., 'This book belongs on the shelf').
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✗ She belongs a local tennis club.
✓ She belongs to a local tennis club.
The verb 'belong' requires the preposition 'to' before the noun representing the group or owner.
Related Expressions
Practice
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If you want to play competitive golf, you should ___.
💡 Be a member of a golf organization.
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belong to a club
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I joined the local gym because I wanted to ___ with good fitness equipment.
💡 Have membership in a health facility.
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belong to a club