Stole

Pronunciation: /stoʊl/

Definitions of stole

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. 'Stole' is a past tense form of the verb 'steal', which means to take something without permission or unlawfully.

Example Sentences

A1 He stole a cookie from the jar.

A2 The thief stole money from the bank.

B1 She stole a glance at her phone during the meeting.

B2 The art thief stole a famous painting from the museum.

C1 The hacker stole sensitive data from the company's database.

C2 The spy stole classified information from the government.

Examples of stole in a Sentence

formal The thief stole valuable jewelry from the museum.

informal I can't believe she stole my idea and presented it as her own.

slang He stole my thunder by making the announcement before I could.

figurative Time stole the color from her hair, leaving behind strands of gray.

Grammatical Forms of stole

• past tense: stole
• plural: stoles
• comparative: more stolen
• superlative: most stolen
• present tense: steal
• future tense: will steal
• perfect tense: have stolen
• continuous tense: is stealing
• singular: stole
• positive degree: stole
• infinitive: steal
• gerund: stealing
• participle: stolen

Origin and Evolution of stole

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stole' originated from the Old English word 'stalan' which means to steal or to take without permission.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stole' evolved to also refer to a long, narrow scarf or shawl worn around the shoulders or neck, typically made of fur or fabric.