Word
cheating
Phoneticscheat·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃitɪŋ/
UK/tʃˈiːtɪŋ/
Definitions
01breaking rules
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. behaving dishonestly in a game, test, or competition to win or get a better result.
n. the act of violating established rules or norms in a competitive or academic setting to gain an unfair advantage.
“The teacher warned the students that any cheating would result in a failing grade.”
“Widespread cheating in the professional cycling circuit led to a complete overhaul of the anti-doping regulations and testing protocols.”
Pitfall
He was caught in cheating during the exam.
He was caught cheating during the exam.
When 'cheat' or 'cheating' follows 'caught', do not use the preposition 'in'.
02infidelity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. having a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone while you are already in a relationship.
n. the act of being unfaithful to a romantic partner; a breach of monogamous commitment.
“She ended the relationship after she discovered his cheating.”
“The therapist noted that emotional cheating can often be as damaging to a marriage as physical infidelity.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03dishonest
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. describing someone who is dishonest or a way of doing things that breaks the rules.
adj. characterised by underhanded or unsporting behaviour; used to describe actions or individuals that bypass rules.
“He has a cheating heart and can never stay loyal to one person.”
“The referee made a controversial call, accusing the defender of using cheating tactics to stop the striker.”
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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