Steal-Steel | Commonly Confused Words

Steal

/stiːl/

To take something that does not belong to you without permission.

Arthur Gride had the papers, but his housekeeper has stolen them."I have no intention of stealing your men.Apparently, someone stole his data-pad."

/stiːl/

A strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon, often used in construction and manufacturing

She steeled herself to do it.Nor am I inclined to scratchy steel affairs with sharp points.He could not steel himself to call upon her.

This word has no antonyms

Steal refers to taking something that doesnt belong to you, while steel' refers to a metal alloy.
Remember that steal has an a like acquire (wrongfully), whereas steel has an e like element, as it is a material.
Think of a steel sword made of metal, versus steal like a thief taking a sword.
Steel is often associated with strength and construction, unlike steal, which indicates a criminal act.
Steal is an action, whereas steel is a noun or adjective relating to the metal.