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Planning

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈplænɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈplænɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Planning

the act or process of making plans for something

In simple words: Making a plan for something in the future.

Planning in a sentence

• Planning a trip takes a lot of time and effort.
• The team's planning created a clear strategy for the project.
• Effective planning can help avoid problems in the future.
• She is known for her excellent planning skills when organizing events.
• The planning of the new park has received positive feedback from the community.
• Long-term planning is essential for successful businesses.
• His meticulous planning resulted in a flawless presentation.
• Proper planning allows us to allocate resources effectively.

How to use Planning

Use 'planning' when discussing future activities or projects. It's common in both professional and personal contexts. Less appropriate in casual conversations where detailed planning is not necessary.

Grammar pattern

plan + object

Memory hint

Think of 'plan' + 'ing' as 'making a plan'—imagine you are laying out your schedule on a calendar.

Related words

Collocations with Planning

• careful
• detailed
• meticulous
• call for
• need
• require
• phase
• stage
• process
• in the planning
• planning  for
• careful
• detailed
• meticulous
• call for
• need
• require
• phase
• stage
• process
• in the planning
• planning  for

Synonyms for Planning

• scheduling
• organizing
• preparing
• strategizing

Opposites of Planning

• disorganization
• chaos

Common mistakes with Planning

• Confusing 'planning' with 'plan' as a noun and verb.
• Using 'planning' without an object, when a specific plan is required.
• Misusing 'planning' as a past tense form.

Frequently asked questions about Planning

What does Planning mean?

Making a plan for something in the future.

What is the definition of Planning?

the act or process of making plans for something

How do you use Planning in a sentence?

Planning a trip takes a lot of time and effort.

Can you give another example of Planning?

The team's planning created a clear strategy for the project.

What are synonyms for Planning?

Common alternatives include scheduling, organizing, preparing, strategizing.

What is the opposite of Planning?

Opposite meanings include disorganization, chaos.

What words go with Planning?

It commonly pairs with careful, detailed, meticulous, call for, need, require, phase, stage, process, in the planning, planning  for, careful, detailed, meticulous, call for, need, require, phase, stage, process, in the planning, planning  for.

What are common mistakes when using Planning?

Confusing 'planning' with 'plan' as a noun and verb. Using 'planning' without an object, when a specific plan is required. Misusing 'planning' as a past tense form.

How do you pronounce Planning?

US: /["/ˈplænɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈplænɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Planning?

Use 'planning' when discussing future activities or projects. It's common in both professional and personal contexts. Less appropriate in casual conversations where detailed planning is not necessary.

What CEFR level is Planning?

"Planning" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.