criminal

/ˈkrɪmɪnəl/ noun A2 Neutral

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Meaning

A criminal is a person who does something illegal.

💡 The word "criminal" can refer to someone who breaks the law.

Example Sentences

The police caught the criminal last night .

The police caught the criminal near the big park .

The police caught the criminal near the busy market .

Word in Context

A woman works in a small shop near the station . She sees a poster about a criminal on the wall and she reads the phone number . She calls the police and they will come to check the area . She is happy and she feels safe .

Common Phrases

a dangerous criminal a criminal act

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