Saturday, 26 August 2017

Homonyms - Plot (As a Noun and Verb)


Plot

1.   (noun) – the storyline of a book, film, play etc.
Ø     The movie had a very complicated plot.

2.   (noun) – a secret plan.
Ø     The police managed to uncover (= discover) the robbers’ plot to rob a house in this neighbourhood.

3.   (noun) – a piece of land.
Ø     There are a few plots of land for sale in this town.
Ø     The Smiths are looking to sell their plot of land for a lucrative profit (= a huge profit).

4.   (verb) – to make a secret plan.
Ø     We were shocked to hear that Sam was plotting to ruin the company.
Ø     There are many parties plotting to overthrow the government.



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