Course and Plot

Course

Course noun - A usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result.

Usage example: set out on the course that would lead to a college degree

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Plot and course are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plot" instead a noun "Course".

Nearby Words: coursed, coursing, courser, courseware

Plot noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.

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Course and plot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Course" instead a noun "Plot".

Nearby Words: plotted, plotting, plotless

good	good course	good plot
long	long course	long plot
elaborate	elaborate course	elaborate plot
particular	particular course	particular plot
Other adjectives: better, similar, usual, future, current, standard, original, single, simple, small, actual, entire, real, main, major, general, basic, different.

course schemes

plot schemes

They fall for Brady and Mack instead when this plot point is messed with, then we learn the plot is on its proper course again when Lela falls into Tanner's arms during their duet.

Source: Film / Teen Beach Movie
Plot Device: The Book of Rao which, when activated, transports all earthbound Kryptonians (sans Clark, of course) to another world.

Source: Recap / Smallville S 09 E 22 Salvation
It often has rusted or the like over the years, and requires repairs through the course of the plot.

Source: Sword of Plot Advancement

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