cheating
Pronunciation: [ˈʧitɪŋ]
Word
Context: “unfair behavior”
(verb) to act in a dishonest way to gain an advantage. This is often done in games or tests when someone tries to trick others or break the rules to win or get a better score.
Example
She didn't cheat on the math test; she studied hard to get a good score.
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He was caught cheating during the game and was disqualified.
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Did you see anyone cheating during the exam?
Context: “unfair behavior”
(noun) the act of being dishonest to gain something. This could mean tricking someone or breaking the rules, like looking at someone else's answers on a test or lying to win a game.
Example
Cheating can ruin the fun of the game for everyone involved.
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Cheating is not allowed, and those who do it often face serious consequences.
Example
What happens if someone is caught cheating in a competition?
Context: “relationships”
(verb) to be unfaithful to a partner by having a romantic relationship with someone else. This means not being honest with your boyfriend or girlfriend about loving someone else.
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They are happy together and do not cheat on each other.
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He was cheating on his girlfriend, which hurt her feelings deeply.
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Is it wrong to cheat in a relationship?
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