stole

verb
UK: /stəʊl/
US: /stoʊl/

  1. Past tense of steal: to take something that does not belong to you.

    1. He stole my pen from my desk, I'm sure of it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thief stole the valuable painting right off the gallery wall. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move somewhere quietly or secretly.

    1. I stole a glance at her during the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. She stole away to the garden when nobody was watching her. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scarf snatch shawl cloak pilfer
stole noun

  1. A long, narrow scarf or shawl, often made of fur or expensive material, worn over the shoulders.

    1. She wore a fur stole to the opera. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandmother's silk stole keeps her warm in the evenings. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stole" in English means: Past tense of steal: to take something that does not belong to you., To move somewhere quietly or secretly..

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

Synonyms for "stole": scarf, snatch, shawl, cloak, pilfer.

Example usage of "stole": "He stole my pen from my desk, I'm sure of it.". More examples on the page.