What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
finagling
Example
He's always finagling his way out of trouble. [finagling: present participle]
Example
She managed to finagle a better deal by negotiating with the seller. [finagle: verb]
cheat
Example
He cheated on the exam by looking at his neighbor's paper. [cheated: past tense]
Example
She felt cheated when she found out the product was not as advertised. [cheated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cheat is a more commonly used word than finagling in everyday language. Cheat is often used in academic or sports-related contexts, while finagling is less common and can be used in a wider range of situations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between finagling and cheat?
Both finagling and cheating are considered informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
