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- pronunciation:
- plat
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the story line or sequence of events in a novel, play, or the like.
The plot of the film contains a string of adventures as well as a love story.- synonyms:
- story, story line
- similar words:
- counterplot, narrative, outline, plan, skeleton, subplot
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| definition 2: |
a secret plan, esp. one with an illegal or hostile purpose.
The plot to assassinate the prime minister was uncovered and the conspirators arrested.- synonyms:
- cabal, conspiracy, counterplot, intrigue, scheme
- similar words:
- collusion, deal, design, machination
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| related words: |
artifice, conspiracy, contrivance, web |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
plots, plotting, plotted |
| definition 1: |
to plan secretly, esp. an illegal or hostile scheme.
The group plotted the break-in carefully so that no evidence would be left behind.- synonyms:
- conspire, contrive, machinate
- similar words:
- collude, counterplot, intrigue, scheme
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| definition 2: |
to mark in order to follow or examine, as a route on a map.
As the battalion advanced toward its objective, headquarters plotted its progress.- synonyms:
- chart, diagram, graph, map
- similar words:
- blueprint, design, lay out, plan
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| definition 3: |
to devise the story line of (a novel, play, or the like).
When I first plotted the novel, it had a different ending.- similar words:
- block out, lay out, outline, skeletonize
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| related words: |
brew, chart, map |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to form secret plans for an illegal or hostile purpose.
The rebel leaders plotted to overthrow the government.- synonyms:
- conspire, intrigue, machinate, scheme
- similar words:
- cabal, contrive, counterplot
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| related words: |
connive, conspire, operate, plan |
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| derivation: |
plotless (adj.) |
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