Definitions
- Referring to taking something without permission or unlawfully. - Talking about an action that is done secretly or without being noticed. - Describing an act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their knowledge or consent.
- Referring to the act of stealing, especially in a more formal or literary context. - Talking about a person who steals habitually or professionally. - Describing an act of stealing that involves planning and sophistication.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to taking something that does not belong to you.
- 2Both words are used to describe illegal actions.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs or gerunds.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Thieve is more formal and literary than steal.
- 2Frequency: Steal is more commonly used than thieve in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Thieve implies a more sophisticated or professional type of stealing, while steal can refer to any type of stealing.
- 4Usage: Steal is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while thieve is less common and often used in specific situations.
Remember this!
Steal and thieve are synonyms that both refer to taking something that does not belong to you. However, thieve is a more formal and less common word that implies a more sophisticated or professional type of stealing, while steal is a more versatile and commonly used word that can refer to any type of stealing.
