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Steal /stiːl/

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

Definition

noun
  1. The act of stealing.
  2. A piece of merchandise available at a very attractive price.
    “At this price, this car is a steal.”
verb
  1. To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
    “Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”
  2. (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
    “They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.”
Synonyms bargain sneak
Antonyms bestow donate grant buy earn purchase

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