thief
Translation
thief, robber
Examples
The police caught the thief.
The police caught the thief.
A thief stole my wallet.
A thief stole my wallet.
Grammar Patterns
a/the thief A person who steals. The police caught the thief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: robber, burglar, pickpocket
Etymology
From Old English 'þēof', meaning 'one who steals'.
Memory Tips
Remember the spelling rule 'i before e, except after c'. 'Thief' follows this rule.