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Meaning of the word steal in English

What does steal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

steal

US /stiːl/
UK /stiːl/
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Verb

1.

take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it

Example:
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He tried to steal a car.
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Someone stole my wallet.
Synonym:
pilferpurloinshopliftembezzleburgle
2.

move silently or furtively

Example:
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He tried to steal out of the room unnoticed.
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The cat stole silently through the grass.
Synonym:
sneakcreepslipslideglide

Noun

1.

an act of stealing

Example:
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The police are investigating a recent car steal.
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It was a daring steal from the museum.
Synonym:
theftrobberyburglaryheistlarceny
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