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Loot

usgb/luːt/Volume
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Negative connotationPlay
Loot implies the items have been taken wrongfully or through criminal means. SlideAfter the heist, the thieves divided the loot.
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Not ordinary itemsPlay
'Loot' often refers to valuable items or large quantities, not everyday possessions. SlideThe bandits were excited about the loot, which included gold and jewels.
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The term is frequently used in historical or adventure contexts, such as pirate stories. SlideThe loot from the Spanish galleon made the pirates rich.