I'm not planning to attend vs I'm not planning attending

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I'm not planning to attend' is more commonly used and considered more formal. 'I'm not planning attending' is less common and might sound awkward to some native speakers.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

I'm not planning to attend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you do not intend to go to an event or gathering.

Examples:

I'm not planning to attend the meeting tomorrow.
She's not planning to attend the party on Saturday.
They're not planning to attend the conference next week.

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But he was planning to attend the public meeting for the new pipeline later.
My oldest son, George foreman, got into Stanford, and he's planning to attend.
I pulled her e-mails and it looked like she was planning to attend this party.
I simply want to make sure you are planning to attend the Chicago Science Foundation Gala on Friday.
They're concerned, but they're all still planning to attend the signing ceremony tomorrow.
I am pleased to hear that, following Prime Minister Rasmussen's invitation, already at least 65 or so Heads of State or Government are planning to attend Copenhagen.
I would like to inform you that I am planning to attend the Iceland-EU Association Council meeting at the end of April, and I trust that we will receive first hand information from the Icelandic authorities regarding these matters.
In May the Government of Cuba expelled several European and national Members of Parliament, as well as a number of journalists, who were planning to attend the Assembly to promote civil rights in Cuba (APSC).
Observers should, to the fullest possible extent, be permitted to attend planning sessions, briefings, coordination meetings, operational deployments and other activities in order to maximise the benefit of the visit.
Trust me, I'm not planning to kill her.
I'm not planning to perform at the showcase.
I'm not planning to stay here.
Of course I'm not planning to steal that crown.
2. I'm not planning to either.
I'm not planning to do anything about him.
I'm not planning to do anything about him.
Yes, I'm not planning to stay.
I'm not planning to fire you.
Cat, I'm not planning to go ahead with any of the cross-species aspect...
Well, he knows I'm not planning to, like, go into mathematics or anything.

Alternatives:

I don't plan to attend
I won't be attending
I have no intention of attending
I'm not going to attend

I'm not planning attending

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase can be used to express the same idea as 'I'm not planning to attend,' but it might sound awkward to some native speakers.

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You're not planning on attending any after-theatre events, are you?
You see, initially, Olivia wasn't planning on attending, but then luckily, for everyone, her new boyfriend convinced her otherwise.
So I decided to find out who else knows about this funeral and it turns out every division in the city knows and many of the members are planning on attending.
I'm not planning on being a paralegal forever.
But I'm not planning on killing anyone.
I'm not planning on being my sister forever.
Okay. I'm not planning on hurting her.
Trust me, I'm not planning to kill her.
I'm not planning on taking over your practice.
Maybe I'm not planning on going anywhere.
- I'm not planning on it.
So? I'm not planning on getting arrested, too.
No, I'm not planning on it.
Well, I'm not planning on burying her.
I'm not planning to perform at the showcase.
I'm not planning on negotiating with him, jack.
I'm not planning to stay here.
Of course I'm not planning to steal that crown.
I'm not planning on telling him anything.
I'm not planning on camping down there.

Alternatives:

I'm not planning to attend
I don't plan on attending
I won't be attending
I have no intention of attending

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I'm not planning to attend vs I'm not planning attending