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thief

The correct spelling is thief.

How to pronounce thief

/θiːf/
noun

IPA: /θiːf/

Say it like: Thee-f

The correct spelling is thief. One who carries out a theft.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.One who carries out a theft.
  2. 2.One who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or violence.
  3. 3.A waster in the snuff of a candle.

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