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scheme
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- pronunciation:
- skim
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a plan or plot.
The outlaw had a scheme to escape from jail and take revenge on the sheriff.- synonyms:
- intrigue, plot
- similar words:
- device
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| definition 2: |
a plan or program for doing something.
We thought of a scheme for making money this summer.- synonyms:
- means, plan, projection, strategy
- similar words:
- design, tack, tactic
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| definition 3: |
pattern; design.
Lynn is planning a new color scheme of blue and yellow for her room.- synonyms:
- arrangement, pattern, plan, system
- similar words:
- design, lay
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| related words: |
arrangement, conspiracy, enterprise, maneuver, method, pattern, process, program, proposal, proposition, trick |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
schemes, scheming, schemed |
| definition 1: |
to plan.
The lieutenant schemed a way to trap the enemy.- synonyms:
- contrive, devise
- similar words:
- brew, concoct, conspire, intrigue, plan, plot, project
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| definition 2: |
to form a plan; plot.
The boys schemed to surprise their friend on his birthday.- synonyms:
- plot
- similar words:
- conspire, contrive, devise, plan
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| related words: |
design, maneuver, map |
| derivation: |
schemer (n.) |
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