Synonyms: architectural plan, plan
Definition: scale drawing of a structure
Usage: the plans for City Hall were on file
Similar words: drawing
Definition: a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
Usage: drawings of abstract forms; he did complicated pen-and-ink drawings like medieval miniatures
Definition: an arrangement scheme
Usage: the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests
Similar words: system, arrangement, organisation, organization
Definition: an organized structure for arranging or classifying
Usage: he changed the arrangement of the topics; the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original; he tried to understand their system of classification
Synonyms: program, programme, plan
Definition: a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
Usage: they drew up a six-step plan; they discussed plans for a new bond issue
Definition: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Usage: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
Synonyms: plan
Definition: make plans for something
Usage: He is planning a trip with his family
Similar words: think, cogitate, cerebrate
Definition: use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Usage: I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
Definition: have the will and intention to carry out some action
Usage: He plans to be in graduate school next year; The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion
Similar words: intend, think, mean
Definition: have in mind as a purpose
Usage: I mean no harm; I only meant to help you; She didn't think to harm me; We thought to return early that night
Synonyms: contrive, design, project, plan
Definition: make or work out a plan for; devise
Usage: They contrived to murder their boss; design a new sales strategy; plan an attack
Similar words: create by mental act, create mentally
Definition: create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
Definition: make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
Usage: design a better mousetrap; plan the new wing of the museum
Similar words: create by mental act, create mentally
Definition: create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands