Gerund Word Explorer
Homophone

Steal or steel

Steal

To take something that is not yours.

Someone tried to steal Arjun's cycle from the gate.

Steel

A strong, hard metal made from iron.

Our kitchen has steel plates and tumblers.

Remember: Steel has ee, like the steel tumblers in many kitchens. To steal is to take, and both steal and take have a.

Quick check

Someone tried to ____ Arjun's cycle from the gate.

Short lessonHomophonesWords that sound the same but are spelt differently and mean different things.

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