Word
planned
US/ˈpɫænd/
UK/plˈænd/
Definitions
01past action of organizing
A2 · Elementary
v. the past tense of 'plan' — you use this when you already decided how to do something.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'plan', indicating that a scheme or method was formulated in the past.
“We planned our summer holiday months ago to get the best prices.”
“The marketing team planned the product launch with meticulous detail, ensuring every regional office was aligned with the central strategy.”
Pitfall
We have planed the trip for months.
We have planned the trip for months.
Remember to double the 'n' when adding -ed to 'plan'. 'Planed' is a different word related to smoothing wood.
Antonyms
02organized in advance
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes something that was decided or designed before it happened.
adj. describing something that is designed or executed according to a pre-existing scheme.
“The city has many planned green spaces for people to enjoy.”
“The transition to the new software was a planned event, though it still caused minor disruptions for the staff.”
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03not yet started
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic · Formal
adj. describes something that people intend to do but have not started yet.
adj. referring to a project or action that has reached the design stage but has not yet been implemented.
“The planned hospital will be built next to the train station.”
“The planned expansion of the railway network remains subject to government funding and environmental impact assessments.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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