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Nsfs2 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Plan

Hi,

Are both of the following correct? And,if so,what is the difference?
1.I planned a trip to the Middle East.
2.I planned for a trip to the Middle East.

Thanks.
  

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Do you mean that you did the planning but the trip didn't actually take place, or are you planning for a future trip? If you are planning a trip for the future, this would sound better: I am planning a trip to the Middle East. I am planning for a trip to the Middle East.

— Markroe

  • Do you mean that you did the planning but the trip didn't actually take place, or are you planning for a future trip?
  • If you are planning a trip for the future, this would sound better: I am planning a trip to the Middle East.
  • I am planning for a trip to the Middle East.
  • Difference in meaning: "Plan" -- full intentions of carrying it out "Plan for" -- a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
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Do you mean that you did the planning but the trip didn't actually take place, or are you planning for a future trip? If you are planning a trip for the future, this would sound better:
I am planning a trip to the Middle East.
I am planning for a trip to the Middle East.

Difference in meaning:
"Plan" -- full intentions of carrying it out
"Plan for" -- a seri
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