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      • someone who steals things: a car thief Thieves stole $500,000 worth of computer equipment. (Definition of thief from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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  2. a person who steals: The art gallery was broken into last night, and the thieves got away with two valuable paintings. See also. theft. Fewer examples. The thief had disturbed the documents in her filing cabinet, but nothing had been taken. The diamond thief double-crossed his partners and gave them only worthless fake jewels.

  3. thief. noun [ C ] uk / θiːf / us plural thieves / θiːvz /. Add to word list. B1. someone who steals things: a car thief. Thieves stole $500,000 worth of computer equipment. (Definition of thief from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  4. A complete guide to the word "THIEF": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  5. Oct 9, 2024 · One word that often leaves language learners and native speakers alike scratching their heads is “thief.” Is it “thiefs” or “thieves”? Let’s embark on a journey through the fascinating realm of English nouns and uncover the secrets behind this tricky pluralisation.

  6. Definition of thief noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. A thief is someone who steals something. A thief can be anything from a cyberspace criminal mastermind who steals credit card information around the world, to the petty thief who picks people's pockets on the subway.

  8. used to say that even criminals have standards of behavior that they respect. (as) thick as thieves (informal) (of two or more people) very friendly, especially in a way that makes other people suspicious. See thief in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: thief.

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