B2verbeducationcrime
US/tʃiːt/
UK/tʃiːt/
to act dishonestly to win or get something, or to trick someone
In context
Two students were caught cheating in the final exam with their phones.
The seller cheated tourists by charging them three times the normal price.
She found out her boyfriend had been cheating on her for months.
Words that go with cheat
verb + preposition
- cheat onHe promised never to cheat on his wife again.
- cheat in an examAnyone who cheats in an exam will get zero.
- cheat out ofThe company cheated workers out of their bonuses.
- cheat atMy uncle always cheats at cards, and everyone knows it.
verb + noun
- cheat customersShops that cheat customers will lose their license.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He cheated my money.Correct: He cheated me out of my money.