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- pronunciation:
- plat
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A plot is the way the story goes in a book, play, or movie. A lot of different things can happen in a plot.
I really liked the plot of this book, but my friend thought it was long and boring.The movie is exciting because its plot is a string of adventures.- similar words:
- outline, plan, skeleton
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| definition 2: |
A plot is a secret plan. A plot is often a plan to do something dangerous and against the law. It is often complicated and involves more than one person.
The police discovered a plot to steal the rare diamond from the museum.- synonyms:
- scheme
- similar words:
- design
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
plots, plotting, plotted |
| definition 1: |
When people plot, they make a secret plan together.
The men plotted to break into the jail and help their friend escape.- synonyms:
- scheme
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| definition 2: |
When people plot the movement or progress of something, they mark each change in it on a map or chart.
The explorers plotted their locations on the map as they sailed across the sea.- similar words:
- design, plan
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| related words: |
plan |
| derivation: |
plotless (adj.) |
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