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steal

Pronunciation: [stiːl]

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Learn how to use steal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “theft”

(verb) to take something that doesn't belong to you without permission. It's like if someone took your toy without asking; that's stealing.

Example

He decided to steal the cookie from the jar when no one was looking.

Example

She didn't steal the bike; she borrowed it with permission.

Example

Why do people choose to steal things instead of asking for them?

Context: “attention”

(verb) to attract or grab someone's attention away from something else. It's like when someone tells a really funny joke and everyone starts laughing at them instead of the movie.

Example

Her performance was so amazing that she managed to steal the show during the talent contest.

Example

The boring presentation didn't steal anyone's attention; everyone was distracted.

Example

How can a speech steal the audience's focus from the main topic?

How to pronounce steal

Pronunciation: [stiːl]

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