steal — to take someone else's property without permission
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take someone else's property without permission
Pronunciation (IPA): /stiːl/
Korean meaning: 훔치다, 도둑질하다
Korean pronunciation: **스**틸
Example Sentences
- My cat steals socks and hides them under the couch like a furry kleptomaniac.
- The company was accused of stealing trade secrets from its competitors.
- He tried to steal a kiss, but she dodged faster than a ninja.
steal
VERB//stiːl//
to take someone else's property without permission
to take someone else's property without permission
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"Steal the base with nerves of steel — one wrong move and the catcher will seal the deal."
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Origin
고대 영어 'stelan'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족 언어들과 공통 어원을 가지고 있습니다. 원래는 '몰래 가다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 '남의 것을 가져가다'로 의미가 확장되었습니다.
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“My cat steals socks and hides them under the couch like a furry kleptomaniac.”
“The company was accused of stealing trade secrets from its competitors.”
“He tried to steal a kiss, but she dodged faster than a ninja.”
“At only $5, this vintage book was an absolute steal at the garage sale.”
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