Cool MateCheat
UK /["/tʃiːt/","/tʃiːts/","/ˈtʃiːtɪd/","/ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/"]/US /["/tʃiːt/","/tʃiːts/","/ˈtʃiːtɪd/","/ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to trick somebody or make them believe something that is not true
In simple words: To do something not honest to gain an advantage.
Examples
- He decided to cheat on the test because he hadn't studied.
- It's unfair to cheat your friends out of their money.
- She felt guilty about wanting to cheat in the game.
- Many people cheat in relationships, which causes a lot of pain.
- He tried to cheat by using a hidden calculator during the exam.
Usage notes
Used when discussing dishonest actions in games, tests, or relationships. Avoid in formal contexts; can imply moral judgment.
Grammar pattern
cheat + object
Memory hint
Think of 'cheat' as 'sheet' - imagine looking at someone else's answer sheet during a test.
Collocations
- cheat on a test
- cheat in a game
- cheat someone out of money
Synonyms
- deceive
- trick
- swindle
- fraud
- betray
Antonyms
- honor
- integrity
- truthfulness
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'cheat' with 'trick'.
- Using it without an object (e.g. 'He cheated' instead of 'He cheated in the game').
- Using a wrong tense (e.g. 'cheated' instead of 'cheat').