Plot

Pronunciation: /ˈplɑːt/

Plot (noun)

  1. the main events in a story, book, or movie.
  2. a secret plan by a group to do something harmful or illegal.
  3. a small piece of land used for a specific purpose, like gardening.

Examples

  • The plot of the novel was full of twists.
  • She enjoyed the plot of the movie immensely.

Common collocations: twist in the plot, plot development, plot summary, hatch a plot, uncover a plot

Plot (verb)

  1. to make a secret plan to do something harmful or illegal.

Examples

  • They plotted to surprise their friend.
  • He plotted a way to win the game.

Synonyms of Plot

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Plot

  • referring to lack of structure or plan