scheme
Translation
scheme, plan, plot, system
Examples
He has a new scheme to make money.
He has a new scheme to make money.
The color scheme of the room is very calming.
The colour scheme of the room is very calming.
They uncovered a scheme to rig the election.
They uncovered a scheme to rig the election.
Grammar Patterns
((a scheme to do sth.)) a plan to do something He devised a scheme to cheat on the test.
((a color/rhyme scheme)) an arrangement of colors or rhymes The room has a warm colour scheme.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plan, plot, strategy, design
Etymology
From Greek 'skhēma' (form, figure), the same root as 'schema'.
Memory Tips
'Scheme' often has a negative connotation, implying a secret or clever plan. Think of a 'scheming villain'.