Synonyms for scheme

Synonyms for (noun) scheme

Synonyms: outline, schema, scheme

Definition: a schematic or preliminary plan

Similar words: program, programme, plan

Definition: a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

Usage: they drew up a six-step plan; they discussed plans for a new bond issue


Synonyms: strategy, scheme

Definition: an elaborate and systematic plan of action

Similar words: plan of action

Definition: a plan for actively doing something


Synonyms: schema, scheme

Definition: an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

Similar words: representation, internal representation, mental representation

Definition: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image


Synonyms: scheme, dodge, dodging

Definition: a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

Similar words: untruth, falsehood, falsity

Definition: a false statement


Synonyms: system, scheme

Definition: a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

Usage: a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going

Similar words: group, grouping

Definition: any number of entities (members) considered as a unit


Synonyms for (verb) scheme

Synonyms: connive, intrigue, scheme

Definition: form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

Similar words: plot

Definition: plan secretly, usually something illegal

Usage: They plotted the overthrow of the government


Synonyms: scheme

Definition: devise a system or form a scheme for

Similar words: plan

Definition: make plans for something

Usage: He is planning a trip with his family


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