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Meaning of stolen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stolen

Pronunciation:/ˈstəʊlən/

verb

Definitions

  1. To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

    Example: Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.

  2. (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.

    Example: They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.

  3. To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

    Example: He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.

  4. To acquire at a low price.

    Example: He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.

adjective

Definitions

  1. That has been stolen.