theft meaning
theft :
stealing, robbery
noun
▪ The theft of the bike was reported.
▪ The stealing of the bike was reported.
▪ He was caught for theft.
▪ He was caught for stealing.
paraphrasing
▪ burglary – breaking in and stealing
▪ larceny – stealing, especially large amounts
▪ pilfering – stealing small things
▪ shoplifting – stealing from a store
Pronunciation
theft [θɛft]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'theft'.
Common phrases and grammar about theft
theft - Common meaning
noun
stealing, robbery
Part of Speech Changes for "theft"
▪ thief (noun) – a person who steals
▪ thieve (verb) – to steal
▪ thieving (adjective) – related to stealing
Common Expressions with "theft"
▪ report a theft – tell about a stealing
▪ prevent theft – stop stealing
▪ theft protection – safety from stealing
▪ theft insurance – insurance for stealing loss
Important examples of theft in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, theft often refers to the act of stealing in a business context.
Example of a confusing word: theft vs. thefts (plural form)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Theft is a noun and often appears in questions asking about acts of stealing.
theft
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
identity theft
'stealing personal information', used in discussions about data security.
petty theft
means 'small stealing', used when the value of stolen items is low.
Differences between similar words and theft
theft
,
burglary
differences
Theft is the general act of stealing, while burglary involves breaking into a place to steal.
theft
,
larceny
differences
Theft is a general term for stealing, while larceny is often used for stealing large amounts.
Words with the same origin as theft
The origin of theft
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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