Basic Details
Word: Thieves
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: People who steal things from others.
Synonyms: Robbers, burglars, crooks
Antonyms: Heroes, saviours
Idioms and Phrases
- To catch a thief: To find someone who has committed theft. Example: "The detective worked day and night to catch the thief who had stolen the valuable paintings."
- There's honour among thieves: Even criminals have their own rules and loyalties. Example: "Although they were all thieves, they never betrayed each other; there's honour among thieves."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The police were able to catch the thieves before they could escape with the stolen jewellery.
Example 2: The story of Robin Hood tells of a thief who stole from the rich to give to the poor.
Example 3: After the robbery, the shop owner installed cameras to prevent thieves from returning.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "thief" comes from the Old English word "iuf," which means someone who takes things that do not belong to them? This word has been used for over a thousand years!
Famous Quote
"A thief is a man who lets someone else do all the work and then takes the reward." Michael Gilbert
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thieves" mean?
a) People who are very generous
b) People who produce things
c) People who steal things from others
d) People who teach lessons
Answer: c) People who steal things from others
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thieves"?
a) Teachers
b) Robbers
c) Doctors
d) Farmers
Answer:b) Robbers
3. What is an antonym for "thieves"?
a) Villains
b) Heroes
c) Goblins
d) Friends
Answer: b) Heroes
4. Which sentence uses "thieves" correctly?
a) The thieves planted flowers in the garden.
b) The thieves were successful in returning the stolen items.
c) The thieves were arrested after the bank robbery.
d) The thieves went to the library to study.
Answer: c) The thieves were arrested after the bank robbery.
5. What does the idiom "there's honour among thieves" mean?
a) Thieves help each other.
b) Thieves do not like each other.
c) Thieves will always betray each other.
d) Thieves are never caught.
Answer: a) Thieves help each other.
