steal

verb
UK: /stiːl/
US: /stiːl/

  1. To take something that does not belong to you, without permission and intending to keep it.

    1. He tried to steal a car, but the police caught him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thief managed to steal valuable paintings from the museum without being noticed. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move quietly or secretly in order to avoid being noticed.

    1. She tried to steal away from the party unnoticed. [ ] [ ]
    2. Hoping not to wake anyone, he began to steal down the creaky wooden stairs. [ ] [ ]

  3. To gain or win something by cleverness or luck.

    1. He managed to steal a kiss when she wasn't looking. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team stole the victory with a late goal, despite playing poorly all game. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bargain creep larceny burglarize rob pilfer theft sneak thieve
steal noun

  1. An act of stealing; theft.

    1. The steal happened last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum reported the steal of several ancient artifacts to the authorities. [ ] [ ]

  2. A bargain or something acquired at a very low price.

    1. This jacket was a steal at that price. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finding a house in that neighborhood for such a low price was a complete steal. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "steal" in English means: To take something that does not belong to you, without permission and intending to keep it., To move quietly or secretly in order to avoid being noticed., To gain or win something by cleverness or luck..

The phonetic transcription of "steal" is /stiːl/ in British English and /stiːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "steal": bargain, creep, larceny, burglarize, rob, pilfer, theft, sneak, thieve.

Example usage of "steal": "He tried to steal a car, but the police caught him.". More examples on the page.