Antonyms for be longing

Grammar : Adj, adv, noun, verb

Spell : bih-lawng-ing, -long-

Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, -ˈlɒŋ-

Definition of be longing

Origin : mid-14c., "to go along with, properly relate to," from be- intensive prefix, + longen "to go," from Old English langian "pertain to, to go along with," of unknown origin. Senses of "be the property of" and "be a member of" first recorded late 14c. Cognate with Middle Dutch belanghen, Dutch belangen, German belangen. Replaced earlier Old English gelang, with completive prefix ge-.

As in appropriate : adj suitable
As in apropos : adj relevant, suitable
As in native : adj domestic, home
As in concomitant : adj contributing, accompanying
As in under : adv secondary
As in belonging : noun sense of security in friendship
As in commodity : noun merchandise, possession
As in lie : verb be situated
As in pertain : verb be relevant to
As in rank : verb be worthwhile; have supremacy
As in refer : verb concern, apply
As in stand : verb be in force, exist
As in belong : verb be part of, be in proper place
As in belong : verb be affiliated with
As in vest : verb authorize, entrust
As in go : verb agree, harmonize

Synonyms for be longing

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