Pronunciation: /plɑt/
noun a small piece of ground, generally used for a specific purpose (e.g. gardening plot)
A1 The plot of the story was easy to follow.
A2 The plot of the movie was predictable.
B1 The plot of the novel was full of twists and turns.
B2 The plot of the play kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
C1 The plot of the TV series was intricately woven with multiple storylines.
C2 The plot of the film was so complex that it required multiple viewings to fully understand.
verb to mark out the position or course of (something) on a map or chart
A1 The children plot to surprise their parents with a homemade gift.
A2 The group of friends plot to overthrow the evil dictator.
B1 The detective plots to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
B2 The rival companies plot to sabotage each other's business strategies.
C1 The political parties plot to gain control of the government through strategic alliances.
C2 The mastermind criminal plots to execute the perfect heist without leaving any traces behind.
formal The author carefully crafted the intricate plot of the novel to keep readers engaged.
informal I can't wait to see how the plot unfolds in the next episode of my favorite TV show.
slang The plot of that movie was so twisted, I couldn't keep up with all the twists and turns.
figurative She suspected there was a hidden plot behind his sudden change in behavior.
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