Meaning of burglars

[Jessika]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", question 2

Two masked ......... went out of the black car, rushed into the bank pointing their guns and carried away more than 50 000 dollars.

(a) thieves
(b) stealers
(c) burglars
(d) robbers

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", answer 2

Two masked robbers went out of the black car, rushed into the bank pointing their guns and carried away more than 50 000 dollars.

Correct answer: (d) robbers
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Dear Daniela, please explain for me:
Meaning of burglars
Thanks
Jessika

[Daniela]

Hi,
A burglar is a person who breaks into a house, or shop, or other building, esp at night, with the aim of stealing something. Burglars usually break a door a window in order to enter and steal.
Hope this helps!
Daniela
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