plan
plan
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "plan" is:
[plæn]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
pl: Voiceless bilabial plosive /p/ + Voiceless alveolar lateral approximant /l/
æ: Near-open front unrounded vowel /æ/
n: Voiceless alveolar nasal /n/
Word Form Variations
Noun:
plan (singular)
plans (plural)
Verb:
plan (present tense)
planned (past tense)
planning (present participle)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Synonyms: Scheme, blueprint, design, strategy, project
Antonyms: Improvisation, randomness, chance
Verb
Definition: To formulate or devise a scheme for doing something.
Synonyms: Scheme, plot, design, intend, purpose
Antonyms: Improvise, wing it, ad-lib
Examples of Use
In Books
"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien: "Frodo's plan was to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom."
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: "Elizabeth had a plan to secure Jane's happiness."
In Newspapers
The New York Times: "The city council is planning a major infrastructure overhaul."
The Guardian: "The government's economic plan has been met with mixed reviews."
In Online Publications
The Verge: "Apple's plan to dominate the wearable tech market is ambitious."
BuzzFeed: "Your weekend plan: binge-watch this new Netflix series."
In Entertainment
Movies: In the movie "Inception," Leonardo DiCaprio's character leads a team on complex plans to infiltrate people's dreams.
TV Shows: In "Breaking Bad," Walter White and Jesse Pinkman often devise elaborate plans to cook and sell meth.
Video Games: In strategy games like "Civilization," players must carefully plan their city development, military strategy, and diplomatic relations.
In General Public Discourse
Everyday Conversations: "What's the plan for dinner tonight?"
Business Meetings: "Let's discuss the marketing plan for the new product."
Political Speeches: "Our plan is to create a brighter future for all Americans."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Plan
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." – Mike Tyson
"Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small." – Sun Tzu
"If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan but never the goal." – Anonymous
"Failing to plan is planning to fail." – Benjamin Franklin
"The best way to predict the future is to create a plan for it." – Peter Drucker
"You can’t plan for everything. That’s the beauty of life." – Anonymous
"A plan is what, a schedule is when. It takes both a plan and a schedule to get things done." – Peter Turla
"Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan." – Margaret Thatcher
"Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood." – Daniel Burnham
Etymology
The word "plan" has a fascinating history. It comes from the Latin word "planus," which means "flat" or "level." Think of a flat surface like a table or a piece of paper. Over time, this idea of flatness evolved into the concept of a detailed outline or scheme for doing something.
The first known use of "plan" in English was in the mid-1600s. Back then, it referred to a drawing or diagram, like a blueprint for a building. However, the meaning quickly expanded to include any kind of detailed proposal or scheme.
So, the next time you're making a plan, remember that it's rooted in the idea of something flat and level, like a foundation for your ideas and actions.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Plan
Phrases
Make a plan: To formulate a scheme or strategy.
Have a plan: To possess a pre-determined course of action.
Go according to plan: To proceed as expected or intended.
The best-laid plans: A common saying implying that even the most carefully devised plans can fail.
While there aren't many idiomatic expressions directly using the word "plan," we can find similar idioms using synonyms:
Plot a course: To plan a direction or path.
Scheme and plot: To devise a plan, often with malicious intent.
These idioms convey similar meanings to phrases using "plan" directly, but they offer a slightly different nuance or connotation.
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Definition of plan from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
