What is the difference between "cheat" and " cheater"? Is it a case of British and American English?
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cheat vs cheater
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Re: cheat vs cheater
Yes, cheat and cheater mean the same but 'cheater' is more common in US English.
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Re: cheat vs cheater
They mean two different things.
Cheat = To do something untruthfully. Meaning, you lie or were unfaithful. It usually is used when playing a game, but can also be used in a relationship.
Example: He cheated in the card game.
Example 2: He cheated on his wife. (Here, "cheat" means unfaithful).
Cheater = The person who cheated (The person who lied or who was unfaithful.)
I hope this answers your question.
Cheat = To do something untruthfully. Meaning, you lie or were unfaithful. It usually is used when playing a game, but can also be used in a relationship.
Example: He cheated in the card game.
Example 2: He cheated on his wife. (Here, "cheat" means unfaithful).
Cheater = The person who cheated (The person who lied or who was unfaithful.)
I hope this answers your question.
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