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Uncommoncheated
The correct spelling is cheated.
How to pronounce cheated
verb
IPA: [ˈt͡ʃiɾɨd]
Say it like: Chee-ted
The correct spelling is cheated. To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation. For example: "My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."
Usage Examples
“My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term.”
“After he found out his wife cheated, he left her.”
“He cheated death when his car collided with a moving train.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.
- 2.To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner.
- 3.To manage to avoid something even though it seemed unlikely.
- 4.To deceive; to fool; to trick.
adjective
- 1.Having been deceived.
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