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scheme
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- pronunciation:
- skim
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a devious plan; plot.
His marrying her was just part of a scheme to get at her inheritance.The elderly are often the target of schemes carried out by phone.- synonyms:
- cabal, contrivance, design, intrigue, machination, plot
- similar words:
- collusion, deal, device
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| definition 2: |
a plan or program for gaining a specific goal.
They thought of a brilliant scheme to make money over the summer.The government's scheme to create more jobs is being criticized.- synonyms:
- game plan, means, plan, projection, strategy
- similar words:
- design, tack, tactic
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| definition 3: |
any organization of parts viewed as a whole.
The architect is considering the overall scheme of the proposed building.- synonyms:
- arrangement, pattern, plan, system
- similar words:
- design, lay, layout
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| related words: |
arrangement, artifice, conception, conspiracy, enterprise, game, layout, line, maneuver, method, pattern, process, program, proposal, proposition, trick, web |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
schemes, scheming, schemed |
| definition: |
to plan or contrive.
Once in prison, he schemed his revenge.She schemed a way to get what she desired.- synonyms:
- contrive, design, devise, machinate
- similar words:
- brew, concoct, conspire, formulate, intrigue, plan, plot, project
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| related words: |
design, maneuver, map, purpose |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to form a devious plan; plot.
The nobles schemed in order to get control over the young king.- synonyms:
- connive, intrigue, machinate, plot
- similar words:
- conspire, contrive, devise, finagle, plan
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| related words: |
angle, design, operate, tack |
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| derivation: |
schemer (n.) |
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