plot

noun
UK: /plɒt/
US: /plɑːt/

  1. A secret plan to do something bad.

    1. The plot was to steal the money after dark. [ ] [ ]
    2. They uncovered a plot to overthrow the government, so they arrested everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. The story of a book, film, play, etc.

    1. The plot of the movie was very complicated. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plot thickens as the main character uncovers a hidden secret about the past. [ ] [ ]

  3. A small piece of land used for a specific purpose.

    1. We bought a plot of land to build a house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community garden has individual plots for people to grow vegetables. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scheme scenario diagram plan design storyline
plot verb

  1. To make a secret plan to do something bad.

    1. They plot to take over the world soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rebels were plotting a coup against the dictator, but someone betrayed them. [ ] [ ]

  2. To mark something on a map or chart.

    1. We plot the ship's course on the map. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist plotted the data on a graph to show the relationship between the variables. [ ] [ ]
plot transitive-verb

  1. To draw or make a plan of (land or buildings).

    1. They had to plot the location for the construction. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineers had to carefully plot the location of the new factory for proper use. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plot" in English means: A secret plan to do something bad., The story of a book, film, play, etc., A small piece of land used for a specific purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "plot" is /plɒt/ in British English and /plɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plot": scheme, scenario, diagram, plan, design, storyline.

Example usage of "plot": "The plot was to steal the money after dark.". More examples on the page.