Planning means the process of making plans when used as a verb. Planing means to fly without moving wings or glide when used as a verb. A good way to remember the difference is Planing flies like a Plane. Out of the two words, 'planning' is the most common.

Is planed or planned?

Planned is the past tense form of the verb "to plan." It means "organized, made a plan, or arranged." Planed is the past tense form of the verb "to plane." It can mean "glided or soared, like an airplane." It can also mean "to smooth a surface with a planing tool."

What is the verb of plan?

Definition of plan (Entry 2 of 3) transitive verb. 1 : to arrange the parts of : design plan a new layout. 2 : to devise or project the realization or achievement of planned their escape. 3 : to have in mind : intend plans to leave soon.