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schemes

Pronunciation: [skiːmz]

Word

Learn how to use schemes in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “planning”

(noun) a scheme is a plan or design for doing something. It's like making a map in your head about how to get things done. When you have a scheme, you know what steps to take.

Example

Her scheme to raise money for the school was very creative and successful.

Example

His scheme to cheat on the test was quickly discovered and he got into trouble.

Example

What scheme do you have for your science project?

Context: “organization”

(noun) a scheme can also refer to a systematic arrangement or organization of items or ideas. Think of it like how your toys are organized into different boxes. Each box has a scheme for sorting them.

Example

The color scheme in her room made it feel very warm and inviting.

Example

The scheme of the furniture in the room was mismatched and confusing.

Example

What color scheme do you think works best for a birthday party?

Context: “planning”

(verb) to scheme means to make secret plans or to think of a clever idea, often in a way that is sneaky or not honest. It's like when someone quietly thinks of a way to get what they want without anyone knowing.

Example

She schemed a way to surprise her friend with a birthday party.

Example

He didn't scheme any ways to trick people; he preferred being honest.

Example

Are you scheming anything special for the holiday?

How to pronounce schemes

Pronunciation: [skiːmz]

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