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steal

/stiːl/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Take (something) by force or deception, especially without the owner's consent.

    - "He stole my wallet when I was not looking."
    - "The thief stole the jewels from the museum."
    - "The children stole cookies from the kitchen."
  • Verb

    Obtain (something) unlawfully or by deception.

    - "The company was accused of stealing trade secrets."
    - "He stole the idea for his business from a competitor."
    - "The politician was caught stealing from the public funds."
Pronunciation
  1. /stiːl/



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Antonyms

bestow , donate , grant , buy , earn , purchase , receive
Synonyms

bargain , sneak
Rhymes
Words rhyming with steal
feel , heel , real , seal , veil
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Steal (en) : To take (something) from someone

  2. Steel (en) : A hard, strong, and rigid alloy of iron and carbon

Variants
List of all variants of steal that leads to same result
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Forms
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stole (past tense), stolen (past participle), stealing (present participle)

Etymology
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Old English stēlan, from stēal ‘that which is taken’ + -ian ‘do, make’.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'steal' is derived from the Old English word 'stēlan', which means 'that which is taken'.

  2. In the United States, more than 11 million burglaries and thefts occur each year.

  3. The term 'grand larceny' refers to the theft of property worth more than a certain value, usually several hundred dollars.

Related Concepts
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  1. Theft: The unlawful taking of another's property or belongings.

  2. Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

  3. Robbery: The taking or obtaining of property from a person using force or threat of force or violence.

Culture
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Throughout history, 'steal' has been a subject of various forms of expression. In literature, it has been depicted as a common theme in crime novels and thrillers. In art, there are numerous paintings and sculptures that represent the concept of stealing. In music, there are several songs about stealing, often used metaphorically. For example, in the Beatles' song 'Stewball,' 'steal' refers to winning a race by deceit.

How to Memorize "steal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a thief sneaking into a house at night to steal valuables.
    - Visualize the thief putting the stolen items into a bag.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'steal' with the image of a thief.
    - Link the word 'steal' with the feeling of guilt or fear.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Slyly Taking Every Apple Lil' to remember the past tense 'stole'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Stolen From Everyone' to remember the past participle 'stolen'.

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