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Definition cheat in British English

cheat verb

verb
/tʃiːt/
1

to behave dishonestly, or to not obey rules, for example in order to win a game or do well in an examination

Example

Kids have always found ways of cheating in school exams.

Example

You can't do that - it's cheating.

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1.1

to do something that is not correct but makes it easier to succeed

Example

You can cheat by adding a little flour.

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2

to treat someone dishonestly

Example

The builders had cheated her by using low-quality materials.

Example

He was accused of cheating investors out of their life savings.

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3

to have sex with someone who is not your husband, wife, or partner

Example

He swore to me that he had never cheated.

Definition cheat in British English