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/plɑts/
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/plɒts/
(plot)
scheme or storyline
Etymology
'plot' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'plot,' where it meant 'a small piece of ground.'
'plot' changed from the Old English word 'plot' and eventually became the modern English word 'plot.'
Initially, it meant 'a small piece of ground,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'a storyline' and 'a secret plan.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small piece of ground marked out for a specific purpose, such as a garden or a burial site.
She bought a plot of land to build her house.
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Noun 2
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.
The plot of the novel was full of unexpected twists.
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Verb 1
to plan secretly, especially something illegal or harmful.
They plotted to overthrow the government.
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