plot (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /plɒt/
Definition
A secret plan made by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.
Examples
The villains hatched a cunning plot to take over the city.
The novel's plot involved a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
She discovered the plot against her just in time.
How to Use plot
- plot against (prepositional phrase)
- To make a secret plan to harm or defeat someone. — "They were accused of plotting against the king."
- plot twist (collocation)
- An unexpected change in the direction or expected outcome of a story. — "The ending of the book featured a surprising plot twist."
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