planned — Arranged, designed, or organized in advance according to a scheme or method. Something that has been thought out and prepared beforehand rather than done spontaneously.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Arranged, designed, or organized in advance according to a scheme or method. Something that has been thought out and prepared beforehand rather than done spontaneously.
Pronunciation (IPA): /plænd/
Example Sentences
- My 'planned' 5-minute nap turned into a 3-hour hibernation.
- The planned renovation will begin next month.
- Everything was going according to the planned schedule until the cat decided to join the Zoom meeting.
planned
ADJECTIVE[/plænd/]
Arranged, designed, or organized in advance according to a scheme or method. Something that has been thought out and prepared beforehand rather than done spontaneously.
Arranged, designed, or organized in advance according to a scheme or method. Something that has been thought out and prepared beforehand rather than done spontaneously.
Though his grand design was banned, the planned cathedral stands!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'plan' meaning a flat surface or ground plan, originally referring to architectural drawings. The word evolved from meaning physical blueprints to abstract schemes and intentions.
Breakdown
plan (flat surface, design) + -ned (past participle suffix indicating completed action)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My 'planned' 5-minute nap turned into a 3-hour hibernation.”
“The planned renovation will begin next month.”
“Everything was going according to the planned schedule until the cat decided to join the Zoom meeting.”
“The company announced a planned merger with its competitor.”
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