Planned: meaning, definitions and examples

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planned

 

[ plænd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

future

Arranged or decided in advance; intended or meant.

Synonyms

arranged, intended, scheduled

Examples of usage

  • They had made plans for a planned holiday in Portugal.
  • The planned route took us through several small towns.
  • The event was meticulously planned to ensure its success.
Context #2 | Verb

future action

Decide on and arrange in advance.

Synonyms

arrange, organize, schedule

Examples of usage

  • He planned his schedule for the week ahead.
  • She planned a surprise party for her best friend.
  • The team planned a new marketing strategy for the product launch.

Translations

Translations of the word "planned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 planejado

🇮🇳 योजना बनाई गई

🇩🇪 geplant

🇮🇩 direncanakan

🇺🇦 запланований

🇵🇱 zaplanowany

🇯🇵 計画された

🇫🇷 prévu

🇪🇸 planificado

🇹🇷 planlanmış

🇰🇷 계획된

🇸🇦 مخطط

🇨🇿 plánovaný

🇸🇰 plánovaný

🇨🇳 计划的

🇸🇮 načrtovan

🇮🇸 skipulagt

🇰🇿 жоспарланған

🇬🇪 გეგმიური

🇦🇿 planlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 planificado

Etymology

The word 'planned' originated from the Middle English word 'plannen' which means to make a plan. It has been in use since the 16th century and has evolved to signify arranging or deciding in advance. Planning is an essential aspect of human activities, from daily routines to large-scale projects, and is crucial for achieving goals and objectives.

See also: plan, plane, planner, planners, planning, plans, replan, unplanned.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,214, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.