English · Common Verbs
stolen
/ˈstoʊlən/
[/ˈstoʊlən/]
past participle of steal
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'steal': used with 'have' to show something has been taken without permission.
Example
Her wallet had been stolen on the crowded train, so she reported it to the police.
Her wallet had been stolen on the crowded train, so she reported it to the police.
Etymology
From Old English 'stolen', past participle of 'stelan' (to steal).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses, the passive voice, and as an adjective.