thief
Translation
thief, robber, burglar
Examples
The police caught the thief.
The police caught the thief.
He is a notorious jewel thief.
He is a notorious jewel thief.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) thief a person who steals something The police caught the thief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: robber, burglar, pickpocket; Antonyms: police, guard
Etymology
From Old English 'þēof', related to the act of stealing.
Memory Tips
The plural is irregular: one thief, two thieves. Remember the 'f' changes to 'ves'.