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steal

steal

26 3.7
Something bought for much less than its usual price
  • noun
  • /stiːl/
  • Informal
translation icon : ganga
  • Finding such a gorgeous home for that price was a total steal.
  • get a steal
  • price is a steal
  • an absolute steal

That's such a steal and it's so good.

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Examples

Synonyms

bargain
vssteal
170 1.0

A thing bought for a much lower price than usual

is a much more extreme deal unusually far below true value
buy
vssteal
120 1.0

A thing you pay for that is good value

is a stronger sense meaning unusually great value rather than just good value

Antonyms

rip-off
  • Informal
31 7.2

A situation where someone charges too much money for something

Idioms

14 3.7

To get the most attention or praise at an event

1 3.6

To make someone feel love or a strong liking for you

Compounds

kill steal
  • Jargon
8.9

Taking the final hit on an enemy in a game so another player does not get the kill

How Good

steal
  • Informal
26 3.7
bargain
170 1.0
deal
1.4

Surface Forms

steal singular
steals plural

Etymology

Steal meaning a very good bargain comes from the idea that the price is so low it feels like you 'took' it without paying, which is why calling something 'a steal' means it is a great deal.