secondary plot
nounUK /ˈsekəndəri plɒt/
US /ˈsekəndəri plɑːt/
A smaller story that happens alongside the main story.
The secondary plot is about the hero's little sister and her lost dog.
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2. A second piece of land used for growing crops.
The farmer kept a secondary plot near the river for corn.
3. An extra plan made in case the first one fails.
They had a secondary plot to escape through the back door.
4. A hidden scheme that supports a bigger scheme.
The spies uncovered a secondary plot to steal the plans.