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Word: Scheme
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century (denoting a figure of speech): from Latin schema, from Greek (see schema). An early sense was ‘diagram of the position of celestial objects’, giving rise to ‘diagram, outline’, whence the current senses. The unfavourable notion ‘plot’ arose in the mid 18th century
skiːm
a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect
Short Definition:large-scale systematic plan for attaining particular object
Examples:- the occupational sick pay scheme
an estate of social housing
Short Definition:estate of social housing
Examples:- the whole scheme is plunged into darkness, bar the light in Victor's house
- Sheila and me were in that gang on the scheme
Word: Scheme
Speech Type: Verb
skiːm
make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong
Short Definition:make plans
Examples:- envious of their wealth, he schemed to bring about their downfall
arrange according to a colour scheme
Short Definition:arrange according to colour scheme
Examples:- she was busy arranging flowers, scheming the candles and napkins
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