plots Meaning & Definition
What Does Plots Mean?
Plots is used as a noun meaning plural of plot. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of plot. As a verb, it means To conceive (a crime, etc).
Plots Definition (Noun)
- plural of plot
Plots as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of plot
Noun
- (authorship) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.
- An area or land used for building on or planting on.
- A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
- A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable.
The assassination of Lincoln was part of a larger plot.
- Contrivance; deep reach thought; ability to plot or intrigue.
- Participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.
- A plan; a purpose.
Verb
- To conceive (a crime, etc).
They had plotted a robbery.
- To trace out (a graph or diagram).
They plotted the number of edits per day.
- To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).
Every five minutes they plotted their position.
- To conceive a crime, misdeed, etc.
They were plotting against the king.
Synonyms of Plots
Plots synonyms and antonyms →Plots in a Sentence
The assassination of Lincoln was part of a larger plot.
They had plotted a robbery.
They plotted the number of edits per day.
Every five minutes they plotted their position.
They were plotting against the king.
Word Forms & Grammar
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