verb Download 🔗Share To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else. Examples : "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery." property law action moral business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully. Examples : "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street." property action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show. Examples : "Even though she only had a small part, Maya was stealing the show with her energetic dance moves and funny expressions. " entertainment action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference. Examples : "The runner was good at stealing second base, often catching the catcher by surprise. " sport game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dispossess Examples : "The cat was stealing food from the table while we weren't looking. " property law police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To borrow for a short moment. Examples : "Can I steal your pen?" property action moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The action of the verb to steal, theft. Examples : "The stealing of the bicycle from the schoolyard was reported to the police. " property action law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in the plural) That which is stolen; stolen property. Examples : "The police recovered the stealings from the abandoned car, including jewelry and electronics. " property action police law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
