Meaning of the word "cheat on" in English

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cheat on

US /tʃiːt ɑːn/
UK /tʃiːt ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner

Example:
He confessed to his wife that he had cheated on her.
She suspected her boyfriend was cheating on her.
2.

to copy from someone else or use dishonest methods to pass an exam or test

Example:
The student was caught cheating on the exam.
It's not fair to cheat on your homework.
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