cheating
word · lemma: cheat
Definition
Cheating is acting dishonestly to get an advantage or to break rules secretly. It can refer to things like copying in a test, lying in a game, or being unfaithful in a relationship.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a noun or gerund: 'Cheating is wrong.' Context matters a lot: in school it usually means copying; in relationships, 'cheating on someone' means being sexually or romantically unfaithful. Common phrases: 'cheating in an exam,' 'cheating at cards,' 'cheating on your partner.'
Example Sentences
Cheating on a test can get you in trouble.
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If you're cheating on your partner, the truth usually comes out eventually.
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The teacher saw him cheating during the exam.
basic
She left him after she found out he was cheating.
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Come on, that's cheating — you looked at my answers.
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He got kicked out of the game for cheating.
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