plotted
word · lemma: plot
Definition
Past tense of 'plot'. It means to draw or mark points on a map or graph, or to make secret plans, especially for something harmful.
Usage & Nuances
Can refer to planning secretly (often something bad), or drawing points/lines on a chart. Common in stories about crime or mystery. Usually followed by 'to' when talking about intent ('plotted to escape'). Not the same as 'planned', which is neutral.
Spanish: trazó - planeó - conspiróPortuguese (BR): traçou - planejou - conspirouPortuguese (PT): traçou - planeou - conspirouChinese (Simplified): 绘制 - 密谋Chinese (Traditional): 繪製 - 密謀Hindi: आँका - षड्यंत्र रचाArabic: خطط - تآمرBengali: চক্রান্ত করেছিল - চিহ্নিত করেছিলRussian: замышляли - строили графикJapanese: たくらんだ - プロットしたVietnamese: âm mưu - vẽ điểm (trên bản đồ/đồ thị)Korean: 음모를 꾸몄다 - 표시했다 (지도/그래프에)Turkish: komplo kurdu - harita/çizelgede işaretlediUrdu: سازش کی - نقشہ پر نشان لگایاIndonesian: merencanakan (secara diam-diam) - memetakan (di peta/grafik)
Example Sentences
The students plotted their route on the map.
basic
They plotted to surprise their friend on her birthday.
basic
He plotted the data on a graph for his science project.
basic
She plotted to escape but never got the chance.
natural
The villains plotted against the king in secret.
natural
We plotted our vacation on the map months before we left.
natural