The difference between Becast and Plot

When used as verbs, becast means to cover or surround by casting (something) about, whereas plot means to conceive (a crime, etc).


Plot is also noun with the meaning: the course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.

check bellow for the other definitions of Becast and Plot

  1. Becast as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To cover or surround by casting (something) about.

  2. Becast as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To cast about; plan; plot; contrive.

  1. Plot as a noun (authorship):

    The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: storyline"

  2. Plot as a noun:

    An area or land used for building on or planting on.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: parcel"

  3. Plot as a noun:

    A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.

  4. Plot as a noun:

    A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: conspiracy scheme"

    "The plot would have enabled them to get a majority on the board."

    "The assassination of Lincoln was part of a larger plot."

  5. Plot as a noun:

    Contrivance; deep reach thought; ability to plot or intrigue.

  6. Plot as a noun:

    Participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.

  7. Plot as a noun:

    A plan; a purpose.

  1. Plot as a verb (transitive):

    To conceive (a crime, etc).

    Examples:

    "usex They had plotted a robbery."

  2. Plot as a verb (transitive):

    To trace out (a graph or diagram).

    Examples:

    "usex They plotted the number of edits per day."

  3. Plot as a verb (transitive):

    To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).

    Examples:

    "usex Every five minutes they plotted their position."

  4. Plot as a verb (intransitive):

    To conceive a crime, misdeed, etc.

    Examples:

    "usex They were plotting against the king."

Compare words:

Compare with synonyms and related words: