Synonyms for

Plane

Verb / pleɪn / Another word for plane — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

Synonyms & similar words

planingmachine flat level planer skim sheet airplane aeroplane carpentersplane woodworkingplane shave surface level smooth even straight horizontal planar flat aircraft jet aeroplane airliner aviator glider helicopter seaplane spacecraft

Synonyms by register

Formal

level surface flat expanse

Informal

flat level straight

Literary

ether firmament empyrean

Antonyms

mountain valley hill roughness unevenness terrain

Common collocations

  • flat plane
  • plane surface
  • plane geometry
  • plane of existence
  • plane of symmetry
  • plane of motion
  • plane of polarization

Word family

noun plane
verb plane
adjective planar

Usage note

The word 'plane' can refer to a flat surface, a level of existence, or an aircraft. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The bird flew into the plane's engine.
  2. The carpenter used a plane to make the wood smooth.
  3. The pilot landed the plane safely on the runway.
  4. The mathematician drew a plane on the chalkboard.
  5. The doctor used a surgical plane to cut through the skin.

Quotes

  • The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one. - Oscar Wilde
  • A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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