English

steal

stiːl
Meaning: to take something without permission
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base steal
3rd person singular present steals
Present participle stealing
Past stole
Will future will steal
Going-to future going to steal
Imperative negative don't steal / do not steal

Example sentences

He was caught stealing money from the cash register.
He was caught stealing money from the cash register.
That son of a bitch stole my car!
That son of a bitch stole my car!
That motherfucker stole my wallet!
That motherfucker stole my wallet!
The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
The thief stole a valuable painting from the museum.
The thief stole a valuable painting from the museum.

Usage Notes

Used when someone takes property belonging to another person with the intent to keep it illegally.

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