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scheme

/skiːm/
scheme skiːm
English Definition
n. a plan or arrangement for doing something
中文释义
计划,方案
Significado en Español
esquema, plan
한국어 뜻
계획, 방안
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kế hoạch, đề án
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Example Sentence

They devised a scheme to raise money.

他们策划了一个筹钱的方案。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “scheme”:

  1. A result
  2. B plan
  3. C mistake
  4. D accident
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B — plan. “scheme” means n. a plan or arrangement for doing something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The clever thieves came up with a bold ______ to steal the crown jewels.

  1. A rumor
  2. B riddle
  3. C melody
  4. D scheme
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D — scheme. “scheme” means n. a plan or arrangement for doing something

Common questions about “scheme”

What does “scheme” mean?

scheme — n. a plan or arrangement for doing something. In Chinese: 计划,方案.

How do you pronounce “scheme”?

scheme is pronounced /skiːm/. It breaks into 1 syllable: scheme.

How do you use “scheme” in a sentence?

They devised a scheme to raise money. (他们策划了一个筹钱的方案。)

What are synonyms for “scheme”?

plan, plot, strategy — all close in meaning to scheme (n. a plan or arrangement for doing something).

Is “scheme” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. scheme appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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