Plot ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Plot ( noun )

1. A secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
2. A small piece of ground, typically one used for a specific purpose such as a garden or grave.
3. The main events and characters in a story or play and the way they develop and relate to each other.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english plot a small piece of ground, from latin platea a courtyard, street; akin to latin platanus a plane tree.

Examples:

1. The police uncovered a plot to overthrow the government.
2. The garden was divided into plots for different vegetables.
3. The plot of the novel centers around a young girl's coming of age.
4. The plot of the play is full of twists and turns.
5. The plot thickens as new information comes to light.

(As a verb)

Plot ( verb )

1. A secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
2. A small piece of ground, typically one used for a specific purpose such as a garden or grave.
3. The main events and characters in a story or play and the way they develop and relate to each other.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english plot a small piece of ground, from latin platea a courtyard, street; akin to latin platanus a plane tree.

Examples:

1. The police uncovered a plot to overthrow the government.
2. The garden was divided into plots for different vegetables.
3. The plot of the novel centers around a young girl's coming of age.
4. The plot of the play is full of twists and turns.
5. The plot thickens as new information comes to light.