plot
Translation
plot, storyline, conspiracy, patch of land
Examples
The plot of the movie was very complex.
The plot of the film was very complex.
They bought a small plot of land.
They bought a small plot of land.
The police uncovered a plot to rob the bank.
The police uncovered a plot to rob the bank.
Grammar Patterns
the plot of ((sth.)) the storyline of (sth.) The plot of the movie was complex.
a plot of ((land)) a piece of (land) They bought a plot of land.
a plot to ((to-inf)) a conspiracy to do (sth.) They uncovered a plot to rob the bank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (storyline) narrative, story; (conspiracy) scheme, conspiracy; (land) patch, lot
Etymology
From Old English 'plot', a piece of ground. The sense of 'plan' or 'conspiracy' developed in the 16th century, from the idea of a 'ground plan' or map.
Memory Tips
A 'plot' can be a piece of ground where you build a story, a plan (conspiracy), or a house.