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plans Meaning & Definition

ˈplan

What Does Plans Mean?

Plans is a noun that means a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane. It can also mean a top or horizontal view of an object. As a verb, it means to arrange the parts of.

Word Facts for Plans

Part of speech	noun, verb
Pronunciation	/ˈplan/
Synonyms	arrangements, blueprints and designs
Antonyms	means, methods and ways

Plans Definition (Noun)

a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as
a top or horizontal view of an object
a large-scale map of a small area
a method for achieving an end
an often customary method of doing something : procedure
a detailed formulation of a program of action
goal, aim
an orderly arrangement of parts of an overall design or objective
a detailed program (as for payment or the provision of some service)
pension plan

Plans as a Verb

to arrange the parts of : design
plan a new layout
to devise or project the realization or achievement of
planned their escape
to have in mind : intend
plans to leave soon
to make plans
plan ahead
to have a specified intention

Synonyms of Plans

arrangements blueprints designs game plans games ground plans master plans programs projects road maps schemes strategies systems aims ambitions aspirations bournes dreams ends goals ideals ideas intentions intents marks meanings objectives objects points pretensions purposes targets things arranges budgets calculates charts choreographs frameslays outmaps (out)organizes prepares schemes (out)shapes strategizes (about)allows aspires contemplates goes intends looks means meditates proposes purports arrangement blueprint design game game plan ground plan master plan program project road map scheme strategy system aim ambition aspiration bourne dream end goal idea ideal intent intention mark meaning object objective point pretension purpose target thing arrange budget calculate chart choreograph frame lay outmap (out)organize prepare scheme (out)shape strategize (about)allow aspire contemplate go intend look mean meditate propose purport

Plans synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Plans

means methods ways method way

Plans in a Sentence

The plans for many important buildings were once publicly available.

He didn't really have a plan; he had a goal and a habit of control.

Seen in plan, the building had numerous passageways not apparent to visitors.

a phone plan

The architect planned the building for the client.

They jointly planned the project in phases, with good detail for the first month.

He planned to go, but work intervened.

They planned for the worst, bringing lots of emergency supplies.

pension plan

plan a new layout

planned their escape

plans to leave soon

plan ahead

there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency

our plan is to finish up by next Friday

we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail

I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself

Word Forms & Grammar

plan·less adjective

plan·less·ly adverb

plan·less·ness noun

plan

planless

planlessly

planlessness

planlessnesses

plans

planned

plan·ning

planning

planner

planners

Words That Rhyme With Plans

sans glans trans fans magnes banns hands canshannestrans-benz bans scans spans vans clans caravans flansmanzafghans bedpans kransshanscaftans japans lifespans minivans kranz mannsglanz

Origin of Plans

French, plane, foundation, ground plan; partly from Latin planum level ground, from neuter of planus level; partly from French planter to plant, fix in place, from Late Latin plantare floor, plant

First Known Use

1635

1718t

Questions People Ask About Plans

Is plans a noun or a verb?

Plans is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for plans?

You can replace plans with words such as arrangements, blueprints and designs. See the full list of plans synonyms and antonyms.