Looking for the meaning of the word THEFT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of THEFT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Theft
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English thīefth, thēofth, of Germanic origin; related to thief
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
θɛft
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action or crime of stealing
Short Definition:action or crime of stealing
Examples:- he was convicted of theft
- the latest theft happened at a garage
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