CEFR B1

plot

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: scheme, conspiracy, intrigue

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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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