Steal

/stiːl/

The meaning and definition of Steal, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A piece of merchandise available at a very attractive price.
    β€œAt this price, this car is a steal.”
  2. A situation in which a defensive player actively takes possession of the ball or puck from the opponent's team.
verb
  1. To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
    β€œThree irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”
  2. (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
    β€œThey stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms bargain sneak
Antonyms bestow donate grant buy earn purchase

Origin

From Middle English stelen, from Old English stelan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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