Plot and Synopsis

Plot

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

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

Nearby Words: plotted, plotting, plotless

Synopsis noun - A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.

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Plot and synopsis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plot" instead a noun "Synopsis".

Nearby Words: synoptic, synoptical

good	good plot	good synopsis
full	full plot	full synopsis
long	long plot	long synopsis
current	current plot	current synopsis
Other adjectives: standard, original, actual, bad, main, decent, general, convoluted, basic, latest, running, generic.

Synopsis: From plot summary-In times of war friends pop up from the oddest places.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Mass Effect
Synopsis: An alternate universe GT fic, it's an entirely new take on the general plot of GT.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Dragon Ball GT
Synopsis: Full-length alternate 3rd book with a completely original plot and a very satisfying ending.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Divergent

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