What does STOLE mean?

Stole

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• verb: past tense of steal
• noun: a long scarf or shawl, typically made of fur or similar material, worn loosely around the neck or shoulders

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stoʊl/
• UK: /stəʊl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "stole" is the past tense of the verb "steal," which means to take something without permission or unlawfully. The noun "stole" comes from the Old English word "stāl," which means "place" or "position." It later came to mean "theft" or "fraudulent acquisition" and eventually evolved to refer to a long scarf or shawl worn around the neck or shoulders.

5. Synonyms:

• verb: pilfered, purloined, appropriated
• noun: scarf, shawl, wrap

6. Related Words:

• steel
• stoic
• soles
• stool
• style

7. Example Sentences:

• She stole the money from her bosss wallet.
• He was caught stealing from the store.
• The actress wore a beautiful stole with her gown on the red carpet.
• She wrapped the stole around her shoulders to keep warm.