Word: CHEAT
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Definition of CHEAT
- To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.
"My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."
- To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner.
"After he found out his wife cheated, he left her."
- To manage to avoid something even though it seemed unlikely.
"He cheated death when his car collided with a moving train."
- Someone who cheats (informal: cheater).
- An act of deception or fraud; that which is the means of fraud or deception; a fraud; a trick; imposition; imposture.
- The weed cheatgrass.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "cheat" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "cheat" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHEAT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CHEAT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CHEAT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CHEAT:
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- # playing with cheat
- # in terms of cheat
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