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plotting

SayPLOT-ingUS/ˈplɑtɪŋ/UK/ˈplɒtɪŋ/

Pluralplottings

2 meanings of plotting

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  1. 1
    nouncountable or uncountable
    Secret planning to do something harmful or dishonest.

    Like quietly cooking up a secret plan to trick someone.

    Their plotting was finally uncovered by the police.

    The king fell after years of quiet plotting at court.

    Similarscheming, intrigue, machination, conspiracy

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of plot. Use this form when the action is happening right now.

    The children are plotting a fun surprise for their teacher.

    He is plotting how to win the next game.

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plotting is a form of plot

plot, verb: To secretly plan a crime or something harmful. Full entry

Forms
plotplots he/she/itplotting -ing formplotted past tense, past participle
Spelling
plot → plotting: double the t, add -ing

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