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- pronunciation:
- plat
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie.
The plot of the film was long and complicated.- similar words:
- narrative, outline, plan, skeleton
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definition 2: |
a secret plan that has an illegal or dangerous purpose.
The robbers devised a plot to steal the painting.- synonyms:
- conspiracy, intrigue, scheme
- similar words:
- design
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related words: |
conspiracy |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
plots, plotting, plotted |
definition 1: |
to make a map or chart of a route being traveled.
We plotted the group's progress as they climbed the mountain.- synonyms:
- chart, diagram, map
- similar words:
- design, plan
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definition 2: |
to make secret plans for a bad or illegal purpose.
The men plotted to take over the government.- synonyms:
- conspire, scheme
- similar words:
- contrive
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related words: |
brew, chart, conspire, map |
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derivation: |
plotless (adj.) |
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