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Definition cheat on in American English

cheat on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to secretly have sex with someone other than your husband, wife, or partner. You can also say that someone is unfaithful to their husband, wife, or partner

Example

He discovered that she'd been cheating on him.

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2

to cheat by not obeying the rules on something

Example

They say she cheated on her taxes.

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Definition cheat on in American English