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

three shadowy figures lean over a table covered with maps and building blueprints. One person points at specific locations while whispering urgently to the others. Their faces show determination and secrecy as they coordinate their dangerous scheme. The other conspirators nod and take notes while glancing nervously toward the door. One person checks their watch while another rolls up the documents to hide the evidence. The tense atmosphere and secretive behavior fills the cramped underground space. a secret plan to do something harmful or illegal
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The plot grows hot at this very spot!
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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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“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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