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plot

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ẽˈʁedu/en·re·do

Definitions

2
1

The main events of a narrative work (novel, film, play) presented as an interrelated sequence.

Usage examples

“The plot of the movie is full of twists.”
“The novel has a simple but engaging plot.”

Common combinations

main plotplot developmentcomplex plot
2

A confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Usage examples

“He got into a legal tangle.”
“Her life is a complete tangle.”

Common combinations

love tanglelegal tangle