Meaning & use
cheat
To act dishonestly in order to gain an advantage, especially by breaking rules.
See it in a sentence
Two students were caught trying to cheat on the final exam.
He was accused of cheating his business partner out of a fair share of the profits.
A note on using this word
Often used with a direct object meaning to deprive someone unfairly, as in 'cheat someone out of money.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who acts dishonestly to gain an unfair advantage.
Nobody wanted to play cards with him again after he was revealed as a cheat.
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