noun
schemer
SKEEM
Schemer (noun) means someone who makes secret or devious plans. Example: “The play's villain is a cold, calculating schemer.”
noun
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Someone who makes secret or devious plans.
"The play's villain is a cold, calculating schemer."
How to use schemer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who plots behind others' backs.
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Word forms
- Plural
- schemers
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Etymology
Formed from scheme and -er.
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What does “schemer” mean?
The word “schemer” means someone who makes secret or devious plans. In plain terms, a person who plots behind others' backs.
How do you pronounce “schemer”?
“Schemer” is pronounced SKEEM (/ˈskimɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “schemer” in a sentence?
Here is “schemer” used in a sentence: “The play's villain is a cold, calculating schemer.”
What part of speech is “schemer”?
“Schemer” is a noun.
