Pronunciation: /stiːl/
noun the action of taking something without permission
A1 Stealing is wrong.
A2 The thief was caught trying to steal a purse.
B1 Shoplifting is a common form of stealing.
B2 The burglary resulted in the theft of valuable items.
C1 The heist was meticulously planned to steal the priceless artwork.
C2 The embezzlement scheme was a sophisticated way to steal millions of dollars.
verb to take something without permission
A1 He steals candy from the store.
A2 The thief tried to steal a car but got caught.
B1 She was accused of stealing money from the company.
B2 The art thief managed to steal a valuable painting from the museum.
C1 The hacker was able to steal sensitive information from the government database.
C2 The master thief was known for his ability to steal priceless artifacts without getting caught.
formal The thief was caught attempting to steal jewelry from the store.
informal I can't believe she tried to steal my phone when I wasn't looking!
slang He's always trying to steal my thunder by copying everything I do.
figurative Her beauty seemed to steal the spotlight at the party.
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