plan
gb/plˈæn/ us/plˈæn/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
1
A detailed proposal or strategy
A set of ideas about how to do something or reach a goal.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a plan for [doing something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plan' with 'planning'; 'plan' is the noun for the idea itself, 'planning' is the process.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
strategy (Often used for long-term or large-scale goals, especially in business or politics.)
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scheme (Can mean a planned system or arrangement; sometimes has a negative connotation.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
improvisation (Doing something without prior planning.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
make a plan
|follow a plan
|plan of action
|long-term plan
|business plan
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|daily life
|organization
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We need a solid plan before starting the project.
- Her plan to travel around the world took years to prepare.
- The city has announced a new plan to reduce traffic.
- Without a clear plan, the team quickly became disorganized.
- The plan outlines each step of the renovation process.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I have a plan to study every day.
- We made a plan for the weekend.
- The teacher has a plan for the lesson.
- He follows the plan carefully.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
2
To decide and arrange in advance
To decide what you will do and how you will do it.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to plan [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use 'plan' without 'to' before another verb: correct is 'plan to go', not 'plan go'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
organize (Focuses on putting things in order rather than deciding future actions.)
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prepare (Emphasizes getting ready rather than creating the structure of actions.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
wing it (Informal; to do something without preparation or planning.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
plan ahead
|plan carefully
|plan a trip
|plan an event
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|organization
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They are planning a surprise party for her birthday.
- We planned our route before leaving.
- You should plan your budget for the month.
- I’m planning to visit my parents this weekend.
- She planned every detail of the wedding.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I plan my meals every week.
- We plan our holiday in summer.
- He plans to buy a new phone.
- They plan the meeting together.
ਨਾਂਵ
technical
B1
entity
3
A scale drawing or diagram
A drawing that shows how something will look or be built.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
blueprint (Typically refers to detailed technical drawings, especially in construction.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
floor plan
|site plan
|architectural plan
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
architecture
|engineering
|work
|housing
|technology
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The architect showed us the floor plan of the new house.
- She studied the site plan before starting construction.
- The engineer drew up detailed plans for the bridge.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We looked at the floor plan of the apartment.
- The builder has a plan for the new school.
- This is a plan of our house.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
plan
IPA
GB/plˈæn/
US/plˈæn/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
plan (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (plan)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: plan
- Plural: plans
Verb
- Base: plan
- 3rd Person Singular: plans
- Present Participle: planning
- Past: planned
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
plans
noun
planning
verb
planned
verb
Core family
planner
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unplanned
adjective
ਮੁੱਖ ਗੱਲਾਂ
- Irregular present participle: planning Verb
- Irregular past: planned Verb
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
fail to plan, plan to fail
1/fˈeɪl tə plˈæn | plˈæn tə fˈeɪl/
idiom
Not preparing causes failure
If you do not make plans, you are more likely to fail.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My coach always says, 'Fail to plan, plan to fail.' It's true for any project.
- In business, failing to plan is planning to fail.
make a plan
1/mˈeɪk ə plˈæn/
fixed phrase
Create steps to reach a goal
To decide what you will do and how you will do it.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We need to make a plan before we start painting the house.
- She made a plan to save money for her trip.
stick to the plan
1/stˈɪk tə ðə plˈæn/
fixed phrase
Continue following an agreed plan
To keep doing what was decided in the plan without changing it.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Even when things got hard, they stuck to the plan.
- We must stick to the plan if we want to finish on time.
plan ahead
1/plˈæn əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb
Prepare for future events early
To make plans for something before it happens.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It's wise to plan ahead for your retirement.
- We should plan ahead for bad weather.
plan ahead
2/plˈæn əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb
Decide in advance for the future
To think about what you will need or do in the future and get ready for it.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- If you want a good seat, you need to plan ahead.
- We always plan ahead for our holidays.