plans
noun · verb
Form of plan , plural of plan.
Simple meaning
A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
planzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈplænz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of plan
A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
plural of plan
A method; a way of procedure; a custom.
plural of plan
A two-dimensional drawing of a building as seen from above with obscuring or irrelevant details such as roof removed, or of a floor of a building, revealing the internal layout; as distinct from the elevation.
plural of plan
A subscription to a service.
verb
third-person singular of plan
Make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
third-person singular of plan
To create a plan for.
third-person singular of plan
Make or work out a plan for; devise
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
Used this way, plans is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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