🇬🇧 Trick meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To trick someone means to make them believe something that is not true, usually on purpose, often as a joke or to get them to do something.

I tricked my fear of the dark by giving it a flashlight and telling it to check under the bed first.

I tricked my alarm clock by setting it for 6 a.m. and then sleeping right through it.

We tried to trick Dad by replacing his coffee with chocolate milk, but he loved it even more.

My little sister tried to trick me into doing her homework by writing “Fun Game!” at the top of the page.

Some octopuses can trick predators by squirting ink and zipping away so fast it looks like they vanished like underwater ninjas.

A girl hides a bright coin under a cup to trick her friend. She will trick him with a small smile and a quick move. He looks away, she lifts the cup to trick him again. She can trick him one more time, then she shows the coin. He laughs; the trick is kind and they both smile.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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