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I was planning vs i planned

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was planning' is used when referring to a past action that was ongoing or in progress at a specific point in the past. 'I planned' is used when referring to a completed action in the past. They are not interchangeable as they convey different meanings.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

I was planning

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past action that was ongoing or in progress at a specific point in the past.

Use 'I was planning' when you want to talk about an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past. It indicates that the planning was happening over a period of time.

Examples:

  • I was planning to go on a trip last summer, but it never happened.
  • She was planning a surprise party for her friend's birthday.

i planned

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a completed action in the past.

Use 'I planned' when you want to talk about a specific action that was completed in the past. It indicates that the planning has been done and the action was carried out.

Examples:

  • I planned the entire event and it turned out to be a success.
  • He planned his schedule for the week ahead.

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