Scheme

Scheme

Plan. In America, this word has a negative connotation indicating a scam. In the UK it does not – it’s a plan for something.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Scheme, that is."
"I've never seen such a Scheme in all my life."

Etymology & History

British plan or housing estate. British dual strategy and residential meaning. 'Council scheme' Scottish British housing estate. Also devious scheme British. Reflects British planning and housing vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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