cheat
/t͡ʃiːt/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.
2
To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner; to commit adultery, or to engage in sexual or romantic conduct with a person other than one's partner in contravention of the rules of society or agreement in the relationship.
3
To avoid a seemingly inevitable thing.
4
To deceive; to fool; to trick.
5
To disregard self-imposed restrictions or commitments in favour of resting or indulging oneself.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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