Cool MateMeaning of Theft
the crime of stealing something from a person or place
In simple words: Stealing something that doesn't belong to you.
Theft in a sentence
- car theft
- Police are investigating the theft of computers from the company's offices.
- A number of thefts have been reported recently.
- She admitted the theft of three pairs of shoes.
- They are accused of theft from a newsagent's shop.
- a spate of thefts over the Christmas period
- the crime of attempted theft
- the wholesale theft of copyrighted music
How to use Theft
Used in legal contexts or discussions about crime. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing legal matters. 'Robbery' is often confused with 'theft' but they have different meanings.
Grammar pattern
theft + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'theft' as 'thief's act' — imagine a thief sneaking in the night.
Related words
Common mistakes with Theft
- Confused with 'steal' as they are different parts of speech.
- Using 'theft' to describe loss without direct connection to theft (e.g., 'theft of money lost').
- Overusing in informal contexts where words like 'steal' might be more appropriate.
Theft appears in
Theft in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سرقة
إنك تاخد حاجة مش بتاعتك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চুরি
নিজের নয় এমন কিছু চুরি করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Diebstahl
Etwas stehlen, das dir nicht gehört.
- SpanishEspañol
Robo
Robar algo que no te pertenece.
- Persianفارسی
دزدی
دزدیدن چیزی که مال شما نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Vol
Prendre quelque chose qui ne t'appartient pas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चोरी
ऐसी चीज़ चुराना जो आपकी नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Furto
Rubare qualcosa che non ti appartiene.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Furto
Roubar algo que não te pertence.
- RussianРусский
Кража
Кража чего-то, что тебе не принадлежит.
- Urduاردو
چوری
کسی ایسی چیز کو چرانا جو آپ کی نہیں ہے۔
- Chinese中文
盗窃
偷走不属于你的东西。
More words like Theft
- Burglary
- RobberyB2
the crime of stealing money or goods from a bank, shop, person, etc., especially using violence or threats
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Theft
What does Theft mean?
Stealing something that doesn't belong to you.
What is the definition of Theft?
the crime of stealing something from a person or place
How do you use Theft in a sentence?
car theft
Can you give another example of Theft?
Police are investigating the theft of computers from the company's offices.
What are synonyms for Theft?
Common alternatives include stealing, larceny, burglary, robbery, theft crime.
What is the opposite of Theft?
Opposite meanings include honesty, integrity, trustworthiness.
What words go with Theft?
It commonly pairs with petty, grand, attempted, series, spate, string, theft from, theft of.
What are common mistakes when using Theft?
Confused with 'steal' as they are different parts of speech. Using 'theft' to describe loss without direct connection to theft (e.g., 'theft of money lost'). Overusing in informal contexts where words like 'steal' might be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Theft?
US: /["/θeft/"]/, UK: /["/θeft/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Theft?
Used in legal contexts or discussions about crime. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing legal matters. 'Robbery' is often confused with 'theft' but they have different meanings.
What CEFR level is Theft?
"Theft" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.