preplanned
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈpriːˌplænd/
KK: /priˈplænd/
adjective
Definition
Arranged or organized beforehand, rather than being decided at the moment.
Example
The event was preplanned to ensure everything went smoothly.
Conversation
Did you hear about the party this weekend?
Yeah, I heard it’s all preplanned with a theme and everything.
That sounds fun! I hope they have some good activities.
For sure, I love when things are preplanned like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
arranged
scheduled
organized
Antonyms
spontaneous
unplanned
random
verb
Definition
To arrange or organize something in advance before it happens.
Example
The event was preplanned to ensure everything went smoothly.
Tense Forms
Past: preplanned
Past Participle: preplanned
Conversation
Did you know we preplanned our trip last year?
Yeah, it made everything so much easier and more fun.
I can't believe how smoothly everything went because we preplanned it.
Root Explanation
Preplanned → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "planned" (from the verb "plan", which comes from Latin "planus", meaning flat or level). The word "preplanned" means something that has been planned in advance or beforehand.
Memory Tip
Think of planning something 'before' ('pre-') it happens — that's why preplanned means it was arranged ahead of time.
Visually Confused Words
replane