steal in English: To take something that belongs to another person, without asking and without paying. (verb)

Translation

To take something that belongs to another person, without asking and without paying.

Word origin

From Old English stelan, meaning to take something in secret.

Verb typeirregular (steal, steals, stole, stolen, stealing)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

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"Steal" means to take what is not yours.

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"Stole" is the past form of "steal".

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"Stolen" is the form used after "was" or "has".

take

To get hold of something and carry it, or to move it with you.

money

The coins and notes that people use to buy things.

police

The official group of people whose job is to stop crime and keep people safe.

run

To move on your feet faster than walking.

bad

Not good; of low quality, or causing harm or trouble.

criminal

A person who breaks the law.

gang

A group of people who spend time together, especially a group that causes trouble or breaks the law.

kidnap

To take someone away by force and keep them, usually to get money.

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