Definition of Steal
Steal
steal
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(verb)
to take something that doesn't belong to oneself, especially without permission and without the intention to return it;
e.g. They were so poor they had to steal in order to eat.
(verb)
to move somewhere quietly;
e.g. I stole up to my parent's room to search for my cellphone.
(verb)
to quickly direct a look at someone or something;
e.g. I saw him steal a look at my answer sheet while taking the test.
(noun)
an act of stealing something;
e.g. This was the country's biggest and most mysterious art steal.
(noun)
a bargain;
e.g. For $20.00 this cute jacket was a steal!
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