cheat
gb/t͡ʃˈit/ us/t͡ʃˈit/
B1
Angličtina
~ 6300
csal, megcsal, becsap, kicsal, csaló, csalás, kijátszik, megmenekül a haláltól
SLOVESO
B1
1
csal
A2
Vzorec užití:
to cheat [in/on/at] [a game/test/exam]
Students who cheat on the exam will receive a zero.
Azok a diákok, akik csalnak a vizsgán, nullát kapnak.
He was banned from the tournament for trying to cheat at chess.
Kizárták a versenyből, mert megpróbált csalni egy sakkjátszmában.
They discovered that the company had cheated in the safety tests for its products.
She felt bad afterward and admitted she had cheated on the driving test.
The referee stopped the match when he saw one player trying to cheat.
Učební příklady
He cheated on the math test.
A matematikadolgozaton csalt.
You must not cheat in an exam.
Vizsgán nem szabad csalni.
They cheated at the game to win.
The teacher saw the boys cheating on the quiz.
If you cheat, the result is not fair.
Častá chyba:
Learners often say *"cheat the exam"* instead of *"cheat in an exam"* or *"cheat on an exam"*. Also, some use *"copy the test"* to mean cheating, but *copy* alone does not clearly show that the action is dishonest.
Význam
Act dishonestly in game or exam
Kolokace
cheat on a test
|cheat in an exam
|cheat at cards
|accused of cheating
|caught cheating
|try to cheat the rules
Synonyma
cheat in an exam (More specific to school tests; explicitly mentions the exam context.)
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break the rules (Broader; can be honest or harmless, while cheating is clearly dishonest.)
Antonyma
play fair (Emphasizes following the rules honestly in games or competitions.)
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follow the rules (General opposite of acting dishonestly in an organized activity.)
Témata
school
|sports
|ethics
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To do something dishonest in a game, test, or competition so you can win or get a better score.
To behave in a dishonest way, especially in a game, test, or competition, in order to gain an unfair advantage or a better result.
SLOVESO
B2
2
megcsal
B1
Vzorec užití:
to cheat on [someone]
She broke up with him after finding out he had cheated on her.
Szakított vele, miután megtudta, hogy megcsalta.
He swears he would never cheat on his wife.
Esküszik, hogy soha nem csalná meg a feleségét.
They went to counseling after he admitted he had cheated on his partner.
Rumors that the actor was cheating on his girlfriend spread online.
She feels guilty for cheating on her husband while she was traveling.
Učební příklady
He cheated on his girlfriend.
Megcsalta a barátnőjét.
She is very sad because her husband cheated on her.
Nagyon szomorú, mert a férje megcsalta.
I would never cheat on my partner.
They ended the marriage after he cheated on her.
He thinks his wife is cheating on him.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"cheat someone"* when they mean romantic unfaithfulness, as in *"He cheated her"*. For this meaning you must say *"cheat on someone"*. Also, some confuse this with business cheating, which is usually *"cheat someone out of money"*.
Význam
Be unfaithful to a partner
Kolokace
cheat on his wife
|cheat on her boyfriend
|cheat on a partner
|caught cheating on
|accused of cheating on
|cheat on a spouse
Synonyma
be unfaithful (Slightly more formal; focuses on lack of loyalty rather than the act itself.)
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have an affair (Suggests a longer, often secret romantic or sexual relationship, not just one act.)
Antonyma
stay faithful (Highlights continued loyalty to a romantic partner.)
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be loyal (More general; can apply outside romantic relationships but is opposite in this context.)
Témata
relationships
|ethics
|family
Definice
To kiss, date, or sleep with another person when you already have a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife who does not agree to it.
To have a sexual or romantic relationship with someone other than your husband, wife, or regular partner, without their agreement.
SLOVESO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
to cheat [someone] (out of [something])
The company was accused of cheating its customers by hiding extra fees.
A vállalatot azzal vádolták, hogy rejtett díjakkal csapta be az ügyfeleit.
He cheated his business partner out of thousands of dollars.
Több ezer dollárt csalt ki az üzlettársától.
Tourists are often afraid of being cheated by taxi drivers.
They felt cheated when they discovered the product was much smaller than advertised.
The government promised to crack down on firms that cheat taxpayers.
Učební příklady
The man cheated many old people out of their money.
A férfi sok idős ember pénzét csalta ki.
We felt cheated because the service was very bad.
Úgy éreztük, becsaptak minket, mert a szolgáltatás nagyon rossz volt.
The shop cheated me. The price on the bill was higher.
She says the builder cheated them on the work.
Be careful. Some people may try to cheat you online.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes forget *"out of"* and say *"cheat someone money"* instead of *"cheat someone out of money"*. Another mistake is using *cheat* only for exams and not realizing it can also mean to trick people in business.
Význam
Trick or defraud someone
Kolokace
cheat customers
|cheat people out of money
|cheat investors
|feel cheated by
|cheat the taxpayers
|cheat elderly people
Synonyma
swindle (Stresses criminal or serious financial cheating; more formal and legal-sounding.)
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defraud (Legal term; used especially in formal writing and law about financial crime.)
Antonyma
treat fairly (Focuses on giving people what is rightfully theirs, without tricks.)
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refund (Opposite in situations where money was wrongly taken; means giving it back.)
Témata
business
|crime
|law
|finance
Definice
To lie or use tricks so that another person loses money or something valuable, or so that you get more than is fair.
To trick someone so that they lose money or something valuable, or so that you receive more than you should, especially in business or financial situations.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
4
csaló
B1
Vzorec užití:
a cheat
Everyone thought he was a hero, but he turned out to be a cheat.
Mindenki hősnek hitte, de végül kiderült róla, hogy csaló.
The player was called a cheat after the video replay showed what he had done.
A játékost csalónak nevezték, miután a videós visszajátszás megmutatta, mit tett.
She refuses to date a cheat again after her last relationship.
The company director was exposed as a cheat who lied on his résumé.
Nobody wants a cheat on their team.
Učební příklady
They called him a cheat when they saw the hidden cards.
Csalónak nevezték, amikor meglátták az elrejtett lapokat.
No one trusts a cheat.
Senki sem bízik meg egy csalóban.
She broke up with him because he was a cheat.
The students said the boy was a cheat in exams.
I do not want to play with a cheat.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *cheat* (person) with *cheating* (action), saying *"He is a cheating"* instead of *"He is a cheat"* or *"He is cheating"*.
Význam
Person who behaves dishonestly
Kolokace
a dirty cheat
|a known cheat
|call someone a cheat
|liar and cheat
|a cheat in exams
|exposed as a cheat
Synonyma
fraud (Often used for serious, especially financial, dishonesty and for people who pretend to be something they are not.)
|
swindler (Refers especially to someone who cheats people out of money.)
Antonyma
honest person (General opposite; someone who does not lie or cheat.)
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straight shooter (Informal; someone who is very honest and direct.)
Témata
ethics
|daily life
|crime
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Someone who does not follow the rules or lies to win, to get money, or to get something they want.
A person who behaves dishonestly in order to win, get money, or gain some other advantage.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
5
csalás
B1
Vzorec užití:
a cheat
The move was a clever cheat, but the referee noticed it.
A lépés ügyes csalás volt, de a bíró észrevette.
Using that app in the exam is a clear cheat and is not allowed.
Az app használata a vizsgán egyértelmű csalás, és nem megengedett.
Some gamers see the code as a fun cheat, others think it ruins the game.
What he did was a cheat, even if nobody stopped him.
The teacher talked about why even a small cheat can damage trust.
Učební příklady
He used a small cheat to win the game.
Egy apró csalással nyerte meg a játékot.
The teacher said that any cheat in the exam is wrong.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy vizsgán bármilyen csalás helytelen.
They found a cheat in the computer game.
This card is a cheat, so we cannot use it.
She thinks that using the program is a cheat.
Častá chyba:
This noun sense is less common than the verb or the person sense, so learners often use *cheating* instead, which is usually more natural. For example, *"That was cheating"* is more common than *"That was a cheat"*.
Význam
Dishonest act to gain advantage
Kolokace
a clever cheat
|a little cheat
|a harmless cheat
|use a cheat
|see through the cheat
Synonyma
trick (Can be playful or serious; *cheat* strongly suggests dishonesty and unfairness.)
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shortcut (May be neutral; *cheat* suggests the shortcut breaks rules.)
Antonyma
fair play (Emphasizes acting honestly and within the rules.)
Témata
school
|sports
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definice
One action where someone cheats to win or to get something, especially in a game or test.
A specific act of cheating, especially in a game, exam, or system, sometimes seen as a trick that gives someone an unfair advantage.
SLOVESO
C1
6
Vzorec užití:
to cheat [death/the system/taxes/punishment]
The climber cheated death when he survived a fall of thirty meters.
A hegymászó megmenekült a haláltól, amikor túlélt egy harminc méteres zuhanást.
Some wealthy people hire experts to help them cheat the tax system.
Egyes gazdag emberek szakértőket fogadnak, hogy segítsenek nekik kijátszani az adórendszert.
He tried to cheat justice by fleeing the country.
The new technology may help us cheat old age for a little while.
They accused the company of cheating the system to avoid paying fees.
Učební příklady
He cheated death in a car accident.
Megmenekült a haláltól egy autóbalesetben.
They tried to cheat the tax system.
Megpróbálták kijátszani az adórendszert.
The man ran away to cheat justice.
She wants to cheat old age with exercise and good food.
The company cheated the system to save money.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think *cheat death* is about lying or tests, but here it means *avoid death* in a dangerous situation. They also sometimes say *"cheat from death"* instead of *"cheat death"*.
Význam
Avoid something by trickery
Kolokace
cheat death
|cheat the system
|cheat fate
|cheat the taxman
|cheat justice
|cheat old age
Synonyma
evade (Often used with *taxes* or *responsibility*; a bit more formal and legal-sounding.)
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escape (Broader; does not always suggest dishonesty, while *cheat* usually does.)
Antonyma
face (As in *face death* or *face justice*; opposite of trying to avoid something difficult.)
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submit to (To accept something, especially something hard or unpleasant, instead of trying to avoid it.)
Témata
law
|health
|society
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To not have something bad or difficult happen to you, often by using a trick or a special way.
To escape or avoid something that is expected, deserved, or difficult, often by using clever, indirect, or dishonest methods.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
cheat
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈit/
US/t͡ʃˈit/
Slabiky a přízvuk
cheat (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (cheat)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: cheat
- Plural: cheat, cheats
Verb
- Base: cheat
- 3rd Person Singular: cheats
- Present Participle: cheating
- Past: cheated
Příbuzná slova
Forms
cheats
noun
cheating
verb
cheated
verb
Core family
cheater
noun
Výrazy
cheat code
1/t͡ʃˈit kˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
informal
Hidden command for game advantage
A secret word, button sequence, or command that changes a video game so the player gets extra powers or other unfair help.
Příklady
- He used a cheat code to get unlimited lives in the game.
- Older games often had cheat codes that gave you secret levels.
- They searched online for cheat codes to make the boss fight easier.
cheat day
1/t͡ʃˈit dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
Diet day with relaxed rules
A day when a person who usually follows a strict diet allows themselves to eat foods that are not on the diet.
Příklady
- Saturday is my cheat day, so I’m going to have pizza and ice cream.
- Many fitness plans include one cheat day each week.
- She posted a photo of her huge burger with the caption, "Cheat day!"
cheat death
1/t͡ʃˈit dˈɛθ/
idiom
Avoid death in great danger
To survive a very dangerous situation when you could easily have died.
Příklady
- The pilot cheated death when he landed the plane on the river.
- Doctors say she cheated death thanks to quick emergency treatment.
- He has cheated death more than once in his career as a stunt performer.
cheat meal
1/t͡ʃˈit mˈil/
fixed phrase
informal
Diet meal with relaxed rules
One meal when a person on a strict diet eats something they normally avoid.
Příklady
- I allow myself one cheat meal every Friday night.
- Her cheat meal this week was a big plate of fries and a milkshake.
- He planned his cheat meal for after the race.
cheat on
1/t͡ʃˈit ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Be sexually unfaithful to someone
To have a romantic or sexual relationship with another person when you already have a partner.
Příklady
- She found out that he had been cheating on her for months.
- If you cheat on your partner, you may lose their trust forever.
- He admitted he cheated on his wife while he was working abroad.
cheat sheet
1/t͡ʃˈit ʃˈit/
fixed phrase
Short list of key information
A small piece of paper or document with important facts or formulas that you use to remember something quickly. It can be used for study or, sometimes, secretly in a test.
Příklady
- I made a cheat sheet with all the formulas before the physics exam.
- The website offers a printable grammar cheat sheet for English learners.
- He glanced at his cheat sheet during the quiz and the teacher took it away.
cheat someone out of
1/t͡ʃˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Dishonestly make someone lose something
To make someone lose money, property, or a chance by lying or using tricks.
Příklady
- They were cheated out of their life savings by a fake investment company.
- The old woman was cheated out of her house by her own nephew.
- Many customers felt they had been cheated out of what they were promised.
cheat the system
1/t͡ʃˈit ðə sˈɪstəm/
idiom
Get around rules for advantage
To find a way to get benefits from a system, such as the law or taxes, by not really following its rules.
Příklady
- People will always try to cheat the system if they think they can get away with it.
- The article explained how some companies cheat the system to pay less tax.
- They designed the software so that users could not easily cheat the system.