B1
rob vs steal
You steal a thing (steal a phone); you rob a person or a place (rob a bank, rob someone of their money).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| robverb/rɑːb/ | Meaning To take money or things from a person or place using force or threats. | Goes with rob a bank | Example Two men robbed the bank and drove away in a white car. |
| stealverb/stiːl/ | Meaning To take something that belongs to someone else without asking. | Goes with — | Example Someone tried to steal my phone while I was on the train. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Thieves paintings worth millions.