stole
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /stoʊl/
KK: /stoʊl/
noun
Definition
A long piece of clothing, often worn over the shoulders, that can be made of various materials and is used in religious ceremonies or as a fashion accessory.
Example
The priest wore a beautiful stole during the ceremony.
Conversation
I saw a beautiful stole at the craft fair yesterday.
Really? What did it look like?
It was made of silk with some lovely embroidery on it.
That sounds amazing! I love unique pieces like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shawl
scarf
wrap
Antonyms
exposure
bare
naked
verb
Definition
To take something that does not belong to you without permission.
Example
He stole a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
Tense Forms
Past: stole
Past Participle: stolen
Conversation
Did you hear about the guy who stole the bike downtown?
Yeah, I saw it on the news! That's crazy!
I can't believe someone would steal something so obvious.
Root Explanation
The word 'stole' originates from Old English 'stela', meaning to steal. It refers to the act of taking something unlawfully.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'stela' which means to take unlawfully — that's why 'stole' refers to the act of taking something without permission.
Visually Confused Words
tole
sole
systole
stopple
skatole
sextole
sestole
septole