stolen
Prononciation : [ˈstoʊlən]
Mot
Contexte : « theft »
(adjective) when something has been taken without permission. If something is stolen, it means someone took it and didn’t pay for it. This is often related to criminal activities.
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Her bike was stolen last week, but she hopes to find it soon.
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His wallet was not stolen; he just misplaced it at home.
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Do you think any of the presents were stolen from the party?
Contexte : « criminal action »
(verb) the past tense of the verb 'steal'. It means to have taken something without permission. If you stole something, you did not pay for it and took it anyway.
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He stole a candy bar when he was younger, but he learned it was wrong.
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She didn't steal the toy; she borrowed it from a friend.
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Did he really steal the money from the jar?
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