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cheat

Pronunciation: [tʃiːt]

Word

Learn how to use cheat in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to break the rules in order to win or gain an advantage. It’s when someone does something unfair, like looking at another person's answers during a test.

Example

He didn't cheat on the exam; he studied really hard.

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She got caught trying to cheat during the game.

Example

Did you see him cheat while playing cards?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to be unfaithful to a partner or spouse. This means being romantically involved with someone else without the other person knowing.

Example

They have a strong relationship because they trust each other completely; neither would cheat.

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He felt betrayed when he found out she had cheated on him.

Example

Why would someone cheat in a committed relationship?

Context: “games”

(noun) an act of cheating or the action of breaking the rules. It describes the unfair action itself.

Example

Cheating in games can take away the fun for everyone playing.

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The cheating in the tournament led to the disqualification of the entire team.

Example

What kinds of cheating are common in sports?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a person who has been unfaithful in a romantic relationship. This word describes someone who has cheated on their partner.

Example

After their breakup, she found closure, knowing he was not a cheat in all his relationships.

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Being a cheat can lead to a lot of hurt feelings and broken trust.

Example

What do you think makes someone a cheat?

How to pronounce cheat

Pronunciation: [tʃiːt]

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