Vocabulary Entry

steal

|verb • noun

verb

To take something that belongs to someone else without their permission.

Example Sentences

"She decided to steal a cookie from the jar."

"He was caught trying to steal a car."

"It's wrong to steal from others, no matter the reason."

noun

Example Sentences

"The police reported a steal at the local jewelry store."

"He was charged with a steal that occurred last night."

"The biggest steal of the game was when they took the opposing team's playbook."