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Schemed: meaning, definitions and examples

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schemed

 

[ skiːmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

planning deceit

The term 'schemed' is the past tense of the verb 'scheme', which signifies the act of making plans in a clever or deceitful manner. This often involves meticulous planning and strategizing to achieve a particular goal, usually with a secretive or cunning intent. Scheming can imply a level of deviousness or trickery. The term is frequently associated with plots or conspiracies, where individuals engaged are often trying to outsmart others.

Synonyms

connive, conspire, contrive, machinate, plot

Examples of usage

  • She schemed to take over the project.
  • They schemed against their competitor.
  • He had schemed his escape for weeks.
  • The group schemed to win the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "schemed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maquinado

🇮🇳 योजना बनाई गई

🇩🇪 geplant

🇮🇩 direncanakan

🇺🇦 запланований

🇵🇱 zaplanuj

🇯🇵 計画された

🇫🇷 préparé

🇪🇸 planificado

🇹🇷 planlanmış

🇰🇷 계획된

🇸🇦 مُخطط

🇨🇿 naplánovaný

🇸🇰 naplánovaný

🇨🇳 计划好的

🇸🇮 načrtovan

🇮🇸 skipulagt

🇰🇿 жоспарланған

🇬🇪 გეგმიური

🇦🇿 planlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 planificado

Etymology

The word 'scheme' comes from the Greek word 'skhema', which means 'form, figure, or plan'. This term was adopted into Latin as 'schema', retaining the meaning of a structured plan or design. The shift to the modern English usage involved the incorporation of the word into the vocabulary of various disciplines, including mathematics, where it indicates a systematic arrangement. In the context of deceit or plotting, the term evolved in the 18th century to include a connotation of underhanded planning. Over time, 'scheme' has maintained several meanings, including a systematic plan, a design, or an arrangement of parts, alongside its more negative connotation of malicious plotting. The past tense 'schemed' thus reflects these nuanced meanings while emphasizing the action taken in the past.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,721 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.