Stole

/stoʊl/

Meaning & Definition

verb
past tense of 'steal'; to have taken someone's property unlawfully.
He stole the car from the parking lot.
to have taken something that belongs to someone else without permission.
She realized that someone had stolen her wallet.
to take away or remove something in a stealthy or secretive manner.
They stole away into the night without a sound.
to take as one's own without right.
He stole the idea from his colleague and presented it as his own.

Etymology

Old English 'stal' meaning 'to take, carry away'

Common Phrases and Expressions

stole my heart
To captivate or enchant someone emotionally.
stolen goods
Items that are unlawfully taken.
stole the show
To receive more attention than others in a performance or event.

Related Words

steal
To take something without permission.
theft
The act of stealing.
thief
A person who steals.

Slang Meanings

To take something with no intention of returning it.
He straight up stole my dessert!
To achieve or obtain something easily or without effort.
She stole the spotlight with her performance.