Scheme

Synonyms of scheme

• plan
• plot
• strategy

Antonyms of scheme

• confuse
• disorder
• disorganize

Collocations of scheme

elaborate scheme

Frequency: 70 %

The criminals devised an elaborate scheme to rob the bank.

government scheme

Frequency: 60 %

The government launched a new scheme to promote renewable energy.

investment scheme

Frequency: 50 %

Many people fell victim to the investment scheme that promised high returns.

fraudulent scheme

Frequency: 45 %

The company was involved in a fraudulent scheme to evade taxes.

pension scheme

Frequency: 35 %

The new pension scheme offers better benefits to retirees.

Idiomatic Expressions for scheme

• Phrase: scheme of things
  Meaning: the way in which a particular set of events or actions fits into the larger context or plan
  Usage: In the grand scheme of things, this setback is just a minor inconvenience.