stole
Because it is a word with a single syllable, stole is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofstole
- To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
Example: "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
- (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
Example: "They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
- To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
Example: "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
- To acquire at a low price.
Example: "He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."
- To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
- To move silently or secretly.
Example: "He stole across the room, trying not to wake her."
- To convey (something) clandestinely.
- To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.
- To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.
- To dispossess
- To borrow for a short moment.
Example: "Can I steal your pen?"
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