A1 verb Neutral #194 most common

plan

/plæn/

To decide on and arrange in advance a set of actions to achieve a goal. It involves thinking about the future and making a sequence of steps to follow.

Examples

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1

I plan to visit my parents next weekend.

I intend to go and see my parents next weekend.

2

The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.

The official group intends to start the new rules next month.

3

We're planning a huge party for your birthday!

We are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.

Word Family

Noun
plan
Verb
plan
Adjective
planned
Related
planner
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Map' to follow your 'Plan'. Both help you know where you are going.

Quick Quiz

We _____ to go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.

Correct!

The correct answer is: plan

Examples

1

I plan to visit my parents next weekend.

everyday

I intend to go and see my parents next weekend.

2

The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.

formal

The official group intends to start the new rules next month.

3

We're planning a huge party for your birthday!

informal

We are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.

4

The researchers plan to conduct a second study.

academic

The scientists intend to carry out a second investigation.

5

The company plans to expand into international markets.

business

The business intends to grow into foreign countries.

Word Family

Noun
plan
Verb
plan
Adjective
planned
Related
planner

Common Collocations

plan a trip to organize a journey
plan ahead to prepare for something before it happens
plan for the future to think about and prepare for what will happen later
plan carefully to organize something with a lot of attention to detail
plan a meeting to set up a time and place for people to talk

Common Phrases

go according to plan

to happen in the way that was intended

plan B

a backup idea in case the first one fails

fail to plan

to not prepare, which often leads to failure

Often Confused With

plan vs plant

A 'plant' is a living thing like a flower, while 'plan' is an arrangement for the future.

plan vs plane

A 'plane' is a vehicle that flies in the air, while 'plan' is a set of steps to do something.

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Usage Notes

The verb 'plan' is often followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb (e.g., 'plan to go'). It can also be used with a direct object (e.g., 'plan a party').

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Common Mistakes

Don't say 'I plan for go'; use 'I plan to go'. Remember to double the 'n' in 'planning' and 'planned'.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Map' to follow your 'Plan'. Both help you know where you are going.

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Word Origin

Derived from the French word 'plan', meaning a ground plot or a drawing of a building.

Grammar Patterns

plan + to + infinitive plan + noun doubled 'n' in continuous and past forms (planning, planned)
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Cultural Context

In many English-speaking professional cultures, having a clear plan is highly valued as a sign of competence and reliability.

Quick Quiz

We _____ to go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.

Correct!

The correct answer is: plan

Related Words

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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