planned

Everyday

1. Planned is the past form of «plan»: decided in advance what to do and how. tree →
2. A planned thing has been arranged before it happens. tree →

In the lessons

In writing lessons pupils planned their stories before writing; in science they planned a fair test; in everyday life families planned a trip or a party. In safety lessons a planned fire drill practises what to do. Phrases: planned ahead, as planned, carefully planned, planned for.

Examples

• We planned a surprise party for Mum. tree →
• Everything went as planned. tree →
• She planned her story with a mind map. tree →
• The fire drill was planned for Monday. tree →
• They planned the trip carefully. tree →
• Our class planned a fair test with seeds. tree →
• The picnic was not planned — it just happened. tree →

Note

Double the n: plan → planned, planning (short vowel + one consonant). Not to be confused with «planed» (made smooth with a plane tool). Opposite: unplanned, spontaneous.

In Jewish tradition

Thought out in advance, here wicked schemes.

Interpretation. Proverbs advises that someone who has schemed evil should stop and hold the mouth, and the tradition values humility and quiet.

Examples

• If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast planned devices, lay thy hand upon thy mouth. (Writings PRO.30.32, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Double the n: plan → planned, planning (short vowel + one consonant). Not to be confused with «planed» (made smooth with a plane tool). Opposite: unplanned, spontaneous.