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English Word of the Day: 241 cheat - verb

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Word of the Day:

cheat - verb - pronunciation link

Definition

to get by a trick; to steal from

Example Sentences

He cheated his friends out of $1,000.
Do not cheat on an exam. It's worth the trouble you'll get into.

Quiz of the Day - Fixed Expressions Quiz:

English uses a number of fixed expressions in everyday conversations and writing, this quiz tests your understanding of fixed expressions in English.

Fixed Expressions Quiz

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How to use adverb clauses such as if, unless, only if, even if, etc. to express conditions for results.

Adverb Clauses Expressing Conditions

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