schemes
Pronunciation: [skiːmz]
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.
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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.
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The color scheme in her room made it feel very warm and inviting.
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The scheme of the furniture in the room was mismatched and confusing.
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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.
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He didn't scheme any ways to trick people; he preferred being honest.
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Are you scheming anything special for the holiday?