Looking for the meaning of the word ROB in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ROB with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Rob
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French rober, of Germanic origin; related to the verb reave
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɒb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force
Short Definition:take property unlawfully from person or place by force or threat of force
Examples:- he tried, with three others, to rob a bank
- she was robbed of her handbag
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