cheat
Pronunciation: [tʃiːt]
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.
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He didn't cheat on the exam; he studied really hard.
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She got caught trying to cheat during the game.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What do you think makes someone a cheat?