plot

B2
Pronunciation
/plɒt/
/plɑt/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

(authorship) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.

Synonyms
storyline
2 Definition

An area or land used for building on or planting on.

Synonyms
parcel
3 Definition

A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.

4 Definition

A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable.

Synonyms
conspiracy scheme
Example Sentences
  • The assassination of Lincoln was part of a larger plot.
5 Definition

Contrivance; deep reach thought; ability to plot or intrigue.

6 Definition

Participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.

7 Definition

A plan; a purpose.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To conceive (a crime, etc).

Example Sentences
  • They had plotted a robbery.
2 Definition

To trace out (a graph or diagram).

Example Sentences
  • They plotted the number of edits per day.
3 Definition

To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).

Example Sentences
  • Every five minutes they plotted their position.
4 Definition

To conceive a crime, misdeed, etc.

Example Sentences
  • They were plotting against the king.