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PLAN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Plan.

How to pronounce plan:

US

Plan - as a noun

An arrangement scheme

Example: "The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
design8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrangement14organisation13organization22system11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Scale drawing of a structure

Example: "The plans for city hall were on file"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
architectural plan
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drawing12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Plan - as a verb

Have the will and intention to carry out some action

Example: "He plans to be in graduate school next year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be after
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intend7mean6think12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make or work out a plan for; devise

Example: "They contrived to murder their boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrive13design8project18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create by mental actcreate mentally
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

Example: "Design a better mousetrap"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
design8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create by mental actcreate mentally
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have a detailed plan to improve our company's productivity."
"Her plan to travel around the world has always been her dream."
"The government introduced a new plan to reduce unemployment."
"We need to come up with a contingency plan in case of an emergency."
"Their retirement plan guarantees financial security in the future."
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Word Game Points

Is PLAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is PLAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PLAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plan is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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