scheming Meaning & Definition
What Does Scheming Mean?
As a verb, scheming means present participle and gerund of scheme. As an adjective, it means Tending to scheme; forming underhand plots. As a noun, it means The activity or practice of making secret or underhanded plans.
Word Facts for Scheming
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | shrewd, artful and hard |
| Plural | schemings |
| Comparative / superlative | more scheming, most scheming |
Scheming Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of scheme
Scheming as an Adjective
- Tending to scheme; forming underhand plots.
Scheming as a Noun
- The activity or practice of making secret or underhanded plans.
Verb
- To plot, or contrive a plan.
- To plan; to contrive.
Synonyms of Scheming
Scheming synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Scheming
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Scheming in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
scheming
scheming (comparative more scheming, superlative most scheming)
scheming (countable and uncountable, plural schemings)
Words That Rhyme With Scheming
Origin of Scheming
Origin 1: From scheme + -ing.
Origin 2: From scheme + -ing.
Common Questions About Scheming
Is scheming a verb or an adjective?
Scheming is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for scheming?
You can replace scheming with words such as shrewd, artful and hard. See the full list of scheming synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of scheming?
The plural of scheming is schemings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of scheming?
The comparative form is more scheming and the superlative form is most scheming.