Looking for the meaning of the word CHEAT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHEAT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cheat
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: shortening of escheat (the original sense)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃiːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage
Short Definition:act dishonestly
Examples:- she always cheats at cards
Definition:
avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill
Short Definition:avoid something undesirable
Examples:- she cheated death in a spectacular crash
Word: Cheat
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃiːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who behaves dishonestly in order to gain an advantage.
Short Definition:person behaving dishonestly
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