scheme meaning
scheme :
plan, strategy
noun
▪ They have a scheme to build a new park.
▪ They have a plan to build a new park.
▪ The scheme will help save money.
▪ The plan will help save money.
paraphrasing
▪ project – plan
▪ design – strategy
scheme :
to plan, to plot
verb
▪ They scheme to win the game.
▪ They plan to win the game.
▪ She schemes to get a promotion.
▪ She plans to get a promotion.
paraphrasing
▪ plot – to plan
▪ devise – to create a plan
Pronunciation
scheme [skiːm]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'skeem'.
Common phrases and grammar about scheme
scheme - Common meaning
noun
plan, strategy
verb
to plan, to plot
Part of Speech Changes for "scheme"
▪ schematic (adjective) – related to a plan
▪ schemer (noun) – a person who plans
Common Expressions with "scheme"
▪ devise a scheme – create a plan
▪ implement a scheme – put a plan into action
▪ elaborate scheme – detailed plan
▪ secret scheme – hidden plan
Important examples of scheme in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, scheme often refers to a formal plan or program.
Example of a confusing word: scheme (to plot)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, scheme is often used as a noun, and questions may focus on subject-verb agreement.
scheme
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
pension scheme
'retirement plan', used for saving money for retirement.
grand scheme of things
means 'considering everything', used to talk about the big picture.
Differences between similar words and scheme
scheme
,
plan
differences
Scheme often implies a more formal or secretive plan, while plan is more general and open.
scheme
,
plot
differences
Scheme is often used for formal plans, while plot is used for secret or devious plans.
Words with the same origin as scheme
The origin of scheme
scheme comes from the Greek 'schēma', meaning 'form or figure', and evolved to mean a structured plan.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
