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stolen

Pronunciation: [ˈstoʊlən]

Word

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

Context: “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.

Example

Her bike was stolen last week, but she hopes to find it soon.

Example

His wallet was not stolen; he just misplaced it at home.

Example

Do you think any of the presents were stolen from the party?

Context: “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.

Example

He stole a candy bar when he was younger, but he learned it was wrong.

Example

She didn't steal the toy; she borrowed it from a friend.

Example

Did he really steal the money from the jar?

How to pronounce stolen

Pronunciation: [ˈstoʊlən]

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