plans
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
An inflected form of plan · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,909 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,399 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished also: program, programme they drew up a six-step planthey discussed plans for a new bond issue
- an arrangement scheme also: design the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficultit was an excellent design for living
- scale drawing of a structure also: architectural plan the plans for City Hall were on file
plans in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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His plans were all made in advance.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The chief’s eye flashed; his plans Soared up again like fire.
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1
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Every least act of his life was arranged, specifications written, plans drawn, and blueprints made.
The Bad Man: A Novel · Charles Hanson Towne · Chapter 1
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She would have a long day for courtship and for talk of plans which she was keeping secret from little Jason.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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I believe him to have been a demon incarnated by the power of the Devil, whose intent was to frustrate God's plans.
The Mark of the Beast · Sydney Watson · Chapter 1