heist
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /haɪst/
KK: /haɪst/
noun
Definition
A crime where someone steals something, usually involving force or threat.
Example
The police are investigating a large heist that took place last night.
Conversation
Did you hear about that big heist downtown last night?
Yeah, I read about it! It was all over the news.
I can’t believe how bold they were to pull off a heist like that.
Right? It's crazy what some people will do for money.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
robbery
burglary
theft
Antonyms
donation
gift
contribution
transitive verb
Definition
To steal something, especially in a dramatic or planned way.
Example
The thieves heisted a valuable painting from the gallery.
Tense Forms
Past: heisted
Past Participle: heisted
Conversation
Did you hear about that big heist at the museum last night?
Yeah, I can't believe they managed to pull it off!
I wonder how they even planned such a complicated heist.
Root Explanation
Heist originates from the Dutch word 'heisten', meaning to steal or to rob. It refers specifically to a theft, particularly one that is planned and executed with precision.
Memory Tip
Think of the Dutch word 'heisten' which means to steal — this helps you remember that a heist is a planned robbery.
Visually Confused Words
theist
hist
hest
rhemist
hygeist
herbist
heliast
chemist