plan
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
3 of 5I plan to visit my parents next weekend.
I intend to go and see my parents next weekend.
The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.
The official group intends to start the new rules next month.
We're planning a huge party for your birthday!
We are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.
Word Family
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
I plan to visit my parents next weekend.
everydayI intend to go and see my parents next weekend.
The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.
formalThe official group intends to start the new rules next month.
We're planning a huge party for your birthday!
informalWe are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.
The researchers plan to conduct a second study.
academicThe scientists intend to carry out a second investigation.
The company plans to expand into international markets.
businessThe business intends to grow into foreign countries.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
A 'plant' is a living thing like a flower, while 'plan' is an arrangement for the future.
A 'plane' is a vehicle that flies in the air, while 'plan' is a set of steps to do something.
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').
Common Mistakes
Don't say 'I plan for go'; use 'I plan to go'. Remember to double the 'n' in 'planning' and 'planned'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Map' to follow your 'Plan'. Both help you know where you are going.
Word Origin
Derived from the French word 'plan', meaning a ground plot or a drawing of a building.
Grammar Patterns
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 Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
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Related Words
proceed
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individual
C1Relating 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
B2To 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
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resource
B2A 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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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