plot — a secret plan to do something harmful or illegal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a secret plan to do something harmful or illegal
Pronunciation (IPA): /plɑːt/
Korean meaning: 음모, 계략
Korean pronunciation: 플랏 (강세: 플랏)
Example Sentences
- The students discovered a plot to cancel all weekend classes forever.
- She couldn't follow the movie plot because she fell asleep halfway through.
- The novel's plot keeps readers guessing until the very end.
plot
NOUN//plɑːt//
a secret plan to do something harmful or illegal
She read the last page first — but knowing the plot never made the story less devastating.
PLan it On Time — plot every move before you make it.
Spot the plot — before you find yourself in one you cannot escape.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'plote' meaning a small piece of land or plot of ground. The sense of 'secret plan' developed in the 16th century, possibly influenced by the idea of mapping out a plan as one would map out a piece of land.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The students discovered a plot to cancel all weekend classes forever.”
“She couldn't follow the movie plot because she fell asleep halfway through.”
“The novel's plot keeps readers guessing until the very end.”
“They bought a small plot to grow vegetables for their pet rabbit.”
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