stole
word · lemma: steal
/ˈstoʊɫ/
stohl
/stˈəʊl/
stohl
Definition
Past tense of 'steal'. It means took something that did not belong to someone, usually secretly and without permission.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for crimes or dishonest behavior: 'Someone stole my bike.' Common patterns: 'stole from someone', 'stole something from somewhere'. Do not confuse with the noun 'stole', a formal scarf-like garment.
Spanish: robó - hurtóPortuguese (BR): roubou - furtouPortuguese (PT): roubou - furtouChinese (Simplified): 偷了 - 盗取了Chinese (Traditional): 偷了 - 盜取了Hindi: चुराया - चोरी कीArabic: سرق - اختلسBengali: চুরি করেছিলRussian: украл - украла - укралиJapanese: 盗んだVietnamese: đã lấy trộmKorean: 훔쳤다Turkish: çaldıUrdu: چُرا لیاIndonesian: mencuri
Example Sentences
Someone stole my phone on the bus.
basic
The boy stole a cookie from the table.
basic
She said the company stole her design without giving her credit.
natural
While we were eating, someone stole my bag from under the chair.
natural
She stole money from her brother.
basic
I can't believe he stole my idea and presented it as his own.
natural