Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

cheating

Pronunciation: [ˈʧitɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use cheating in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

He was caught cheating during the game and was disqualified.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

They are happy together and do not cheat on each other.

Example

He was cheating on his girlfriend, which hurt her feelings deeply.

Example

Is it wrong to cheat in a relationship?

How to pronounce cheating

Pronunciation: [ˈʧitɪŋ]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s