Steal Definition & Meaning
steal
- noun
- an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price"
- a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch)
- verb
- take without the owner's consent; "Someone stole my wallet on the train"; "This author stole entire paragraphs from my dissertation"
- move stealthily; "The ship slipped away in the darkness"
- steal a base
"Steal" in song lyrics
See how steal is used in real songs:
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"Thou shall not kill, thou shall not steal"
9th Prince f/ Planet Asia — Revolution Music -
"Close your eyes and try to feel, The steal"
Aceyalone — The Hunt -
"You give me rewards when I rob and steal"
Amil f/ Carl Thomas — Quarrels
Words that rhyme with steal
Usage tips for "steal"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does steal mean?
- an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price" a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch) take without the owner's consent; "Someone stole my wallet on the train"; "This author stole entire paragraphs from my dissertation" move stealthily; "The ship slipped away in the darkness" steal a base
- What part of speech is steal?
- Steal is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does steal have?
- Steal has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).