kadioguy
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a. They plan to arrive some time after three.
b. We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested?
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/plan_2
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As you can see, 'plan' can be used in the simple or progress aspect. What is the different effect between them?
I assume:
(b) emphasizes that they are planning at that time, while (a) describes things in general - they have an intention or expectation that they can arrive some time after three.
Is that right?
b. We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested?
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/plan_2
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As you can see, 'plan' can be used in the simple or progress aspect. What is the different effect between them?
I assume:
(b) emphasizes that they are planning at that time, while (a) describes things in general - they have an intention or expectation that they can arrive some time after three.
Is that right?