Basic Details
Word: Cheat
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To act dishonestly or unfairly to gain something, often by breaking the rules.
Synonyms: Deceive, trick, swindle
Antonyms: Be honest, comply
Idioms and Phrases
- Cheat the system: To find a way to avoid or not follow the rules in a clever or dishonest manner. Example: "He managed to cheat the system by finding loopholes in the tax laws."
- Cheat on a test: To use dishonest methods to get answers during an examination. Example: "She didn't study for the maths test and decided to cheat instead."
Usage Examples
Example 1: If you cheat in a game, you ruin the fun for everyone else.
Example 2: Some students believe it is easier to cheat on their homework than to do it themselves.
Example 3: He was caught trying to cheat during the exam and faced serious consequences.
Fun Fact
In ancient Rome, cheating was seen so negatively that if someone was caught, they could be fined and even banned from certain activities, like entering the theatre or attending public events.
Famous Quote
"Cheating is easy, but also a coward's way to achieve success." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cheat" mean?
a) To play fairly
b) To act dishonestly or unfairly
c) To help someone
d) To ask for assistance
Answer: b) To act dishonestly or unfairly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cheat"?
a) Help
b) Deceive
c) Support
d) Assist
Answer: b) Deceive
3. Which sentence uses "cheat" correctly?
a) She decided to cheat her friends with some delicious cupcakes.
b) I would never cheat on my homework; I always do it myself.
c) He can cheat very well on the piano.
d) They cheat the river to get to the other side.
Answer: b) I would never cheat on my homework; I always do it myself.
4. Which idiom means the same as "cheat"?
a) Cheat the system
b) Go with the flow
c) Take the cake
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Cheat the system
5. What is the opposite of "cheat"?
a) Lend
b) Be honest
c) Help
d) Share
Answer: b) Be honest
