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Meaning of the word plans in English

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plans

Noun

1.

a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

Example:
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the UN peace plan
Synonym:
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2.

an intention or decision about what one is going to do.

Example:
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I have no plans to retire
Synonym:
intentionaimideaintentobjectiveobjectgoaltargethopeaspirationambition

Verb

1.

decide on and arrange in advance.

Example:
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they were planning a trip to Egypt
Synonym:
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2.

design or make a plan of (something to be made or built).

Example:
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they were planning a garden
Synonym:
designmap outplat
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