steal

//stiːl//
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Verb

stealInfinitive
stealPresent tense
stolePast tense
stolenPast participle
stealingPresent participle
stealsThird-person singular
1

To take another person's property without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Someone stole my bicycle from the parking lot.

2

To move somewhere quietly or secretly, especially to avoid being noticed.

She stole out of the room while everyone was sleeping.

3

To take or gain something in a clever or skillful way, often when others are not paying attention.

He stole a glance at her while she wasn't looking.

4

In baseball, to advance to the next base while the pitcher is throwing to home plate.

He stole second base in the third inning.

Noun

1

Something acquired at a price well below its value; a bargain.

This jacket was a steal at only $20.

2

The act of stealing, especially in baseball when a runner advances to the next base.

He made a successful steal to second base.

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