Word
stealing
Phoneticssteal·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstiɫɪŋ/
UK/stˈiːlɪŋ/
Definitions
01the act of theft
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Law
n. the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission.
n. the action of taking another person's property without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
“The shop had cameras everywhere to prevent people from stealing.”
“The defendant was charged with the stealing of several high-value electronics from the warehouse over a period of six months.”
02stolen goods
C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Archaic
n. items that have been stolen from someone.
n. the property or goods obtained through theft. This sense is largely archaic and typically appears in historical or legal contexts.
“The thieves hid their stealing in a secret cave in the woods.”
“The constable discovered the hidden stealing beneath the floorboards of the abandoned cottage, identifying several items reported missing by the local gentry.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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