A2noun 1K

Crime

🇬🇧 UK /["/kraɪm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kraɪm/"]/

Meaning of Crime

activities that involve breaking the law

In simple words: An action that is against the law.

Crime in a sentence

• The crime wave in the city has made residents feel unsafe.
• Police are working hard to reduce crime rates in the area.
• He committed a crime by stealing the car.
• In the movie, the main character investigates a mysterious crime.
• Many people believe that poverty can lead to crime.

How to use Crime

Use 'crime' in discussions about law or wrongdoing. More formal in legal contexts but acceptable in everyday conversation when referring to illegal actions.

Grammar pattern

crime + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'climb' — climbing into trouble can lead to a crime.

Related words

Collocations with Crime

• serious
• petty
• non-violent
• carry out
• commit
• perpetrate
• double
• increase
• rise
• figures
• level
• rate
• a crackdown on crime
• crime and disorder
• crime and punishment
• appalling
• awful
• bloody
• carry out
• commit
• do
• involve something
• happen
• occur
• scene
• victim
• suspect
• crime against
• a crime of passion
• a crime of violence
• the scene of the crime

Synonyms for Crime

• offense
• illegal act
• felony
• misdemeanor
• wrongdoing

Opposites of Crime

• honesty
• virtue
• goodness

Common mistakes with Crime

• Confused with 'criminal' — 'crime' refers to the act, while 'criminal' refers to the person.
• Using 'crime' as a verb incorrectly — it is a noun.
• Saying 'crimes' too freely without specifying type can cause confusion.

Frequently asked questions about Crime

What does Crime mean?

An action that is against the law.

What is the definition of Crime?

activities that involve breaking the law

How do you use Crime in a sentence?

The crime wave in the city has made residents feel unsafe.

Can you give another example of Crime?

Police are working hard to reduce crime rates in the area.

What are synonyms for Crime?

Common alternatives include offense, illegal act, felony, misdemeanor, wrongdoing.

What is the opposite of Crime?

Opposite meanings include honesty, virtue, goodness.

What words go with Crime?

It commonly pairs with serious, petty, non-violent, carry out, commit, perpetrate, double, increase, rise, figures, level, rate, a crackdown on crime, crime and disorder, crime and punishment, appalling, awful, bloody, carry out, commit, do, involve something, happen, occur, scene, victim, suspect, crime against, a crime of passion, a crime of violence, the scene of the crime.

What are common mistakes when using Crime?

Confused with 'criminal' — 'crime' refers to the act, while 'criminal' refers to the person. Using 'crime' as a verb incorrectly — it is a noun. Saying 'crimes' too freely without specifying type can cause confusion.

How do you pronounce Crime?

US: /["/kraɪm/"]/, UK: /["/kraɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Crime?

Use 'crime' in discussions about law or wrongdoing. More formal in legal contexts but acceptable in everyday conversation when referring to illegal actions.

What CEFR level is Crime?

"Crime" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.