Plot Definition & Meaning
plot
- noun
- a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
- a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation; "a bean plot"; "a cabbage patch"; "a briar patch"
- the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.; "the characters were well drawn but the plot was banal"
- a chart or map showing the movements or progress of an object
- verb
- plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"
- make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed
- make a plat of; "Plat the town"
- devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet); "the writer is plotting a new novel"
"Plot" in song lyrics
See how plot is used in real songs:
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"All in my grill, like they know the plot"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It -
"i seen it comin' and knew it was a plot"
Aceyalone — B-Boy Kingdom -
"Wheath or not you find the answer is really not the plot"
Aceyalone — The Balance
Words that rhyme with plot
Usage tips for "plot"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "plot" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for plot to find words that pair well.