BELONGINGS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BELONGINGS?

Need another word that means the same as “belongings”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “belongings” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Belongings” are: holding, property, possessions, personal possessions, personal effects, effects, goods, chattels, goods and chattels, accoutrements, appurtenances

Belongings as a Noun

Definitions of "Belongings" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “belongings” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person's movable possessions.
• Something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone.
• Something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone.

Synonyms of "Belongings" as a noun (11 Words)

accoutrements	Clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing.
appurtenances	A supplementary component that improves capability.
chattels	Personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc.
effects	Property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business. She left some of her personal effects in the house.
goods	Merchandise or possessions. The team proved on Friday that they are the goods.
goods and chattels	Personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc.
holding	Something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone. Commercial property holdings.
personal effects	A short newspaper article about a particular person or group.
personal possessions	A short newspaper article about a particular person or group.
possessions	(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck. They took possession of the ball on their own goal line.
property	Shares or investments in property. The stolen property was not recovered.

Usage Examples of "Belongings" as a noun

• She didn't have much baggage with her as most of her belongings had been sent ahead by sea.

Associations of "Belongings" (30 Words)

acquisition	The act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something. The company intends to grow within itself rather than by acquisition.
asset	An item of property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, commitments, or legacies. Quick reflexes were his chief assets.
assets	Anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company.
belonging	Happiness felt in a secure relationship. We feel a real sense of belonging.
chattel	An item of property other than freehold land including tangible goods chattels personal and leasehold interests chattels real.
confiscation	The action of taking or seizing someone’s property with authority; seizure. A court ordered the confiscation of her property.
expropriate	Dispossess (someone) of property. Their assets were expropriated by the government.
foreclosure	The action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments. Assistance for mortgage borrowers facing foreclosure.
forfeited	Surrendered as a penalty.
forfeiture	The loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing. Magistrates ordered the forfeiture of his computer.
holding	The act of retaining something. Commercial property holdings.
inalienable	Not subject to being taken away from or given away by the possessor. The shareholders have the inalienable right to dismiss directors.
inherit	Receive from a predecessor. She inherits all her clothes from her older sisters.
landed	Consisting of or relating to land owned through inheritance. The landed aristocracy.
landholder	A person who owns land, especially one who either makes their living from it or rents it out to others.
landlady	A woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation.
loot	Private property taken from an enemy in war. Ten thousand quid is a lot of loot.
losses	Something lost (especially money lost at gambling.
misappropriate	Appropriate (as property entrusted to one’s care) fraudulently to one’s own use. The report revealed that department officials had misappropriated funds.
pillage	Rob a (place) using violence, especially in wartime. Rebellious peasants intent on pillage.
possessor	A person who owns something. His father was the possessor of a considerable fortune.
prize	Denoting something for which a prize is awarded. The berries were prized for their healing properties.
property	Shares or investments in property. The president was concerned about the property across from the White House.
realtor	A person who acts as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land; an estate agent.
speculator	Someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains. Financial speculators exploiting small changes in markets to make money.
steal	Steal a base. He finished with eight points four steals and seven assists.
take	Take into one s possession. He takes the corners with no concern for his own safety.
unpack	Remove from its packing. You can unpack specified files and directories.
valueless	Having no value; worthless. Cherished but valueless heirlooms.