to have ownership of
Who does this ring belong to?

to tend to the needs of someone
The nurse will care for you.

to appear
The dog wouldn't come out of his doghouse.

for instance
Sara never pays attention. for example, on her last quiz, she got all the questions wrong.

the dry surface of the Earth
After the rain, the ground was soft and muddy.

a substance made up of many pieces, each as thin as a thread, that grows on the skin of a human or animal; especially on a human head
The dog's hair was all over the couch.

to contain something as a part or member
The bill includes tax and service.

to put or set something down carefully
The cuckoo usually lays its eggs in other birds' nests.

smaller pieces that make up the whole
An automobile is made up of many parts.

(usually followed by "against" or "from" ) to defend against harm or danger
Soldiers help protect their country.