Pronunciation: /plɑt/

Definitions of plot

noun a small piece of ground, generally used for a specific purpose (e.g. gardening plot)

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of plot in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of plot

past tense

plotted

plural

plots

comparative

more plot

superlative

most plot

present tense

plot

future tense

will plot

perfect tense

have plotted

continuous tense

is plotting

singular

plot

positive degree

plot

infinitive

to plot

gerund

plotting

participle

plotting

Origin and Evolution of plot

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'plot' originated from the Old French word 'complot', which came from the Latin word 'complōtus' meaning 'a blow together, a secret plan'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plot' evolved to encompass not only secret plans or conspiracies, but also the storyline or sequence of events in a literary work or movie.