crime

/kraɪm/ noun A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

A crime is when someone breaks the law.

💡 Crimes can be small or big, like stealing or hurting someone.

Example Sentences

Crime is a big problem in many cities today .

The police are working hard to stop crime in the city .

The police catch people who do a crime .

Word in Context

A crime happened near the bakery last week . The police came and spoke to some people . The bakery closed for a short time and then opened again . Now the street is calm and people walk there as usual .

Common Phrases

commit a crime crime rate

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