CEFR B2

burglary

noun

Meaning

The crime of entering a building illegally with the intention of stealing or causing damage.

Examples

The police are investigating a series of burglaries in the neighborhood.
The insurance policy covers losses from burglary and fire.

Synonyms: break-in, robbery, theft, larceny

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burglary (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrɡləri/

Definition

The crime of entering a building illegally with the intention of stealing or causing damage.

Examples

The police are investigating a series of burglaries in the neighborhood.
The insurance policy covers losses from burglary and fire.
He was arrested and charged with burglary.

How to Use burglary

burglary of (prepositional phrase): Specifies the type of building or place where the burglary occurred. — "The report detailed the burglary of several high-end jewelry stores."
charge with burglary (prepositional phrase): To formally accuse someone of committing burglary. — "He was charged with burglary after being found with stolen goods."

Synonyms of burglary

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Antonyms of burglary

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