Definition and meaning of English word "will"
will
/wɪl/
Meaning
VerbUsed to express the future tense, sometimes with an implication of volition or determination when used in the first person. Compare shall.
How to use
The verb 'will' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to express future actions or intentions. For example, 'I will attend the meeting tomorrow' implies a sense of determination. However, learners often confuse 'will' with 'shall', which is more formal and less commonly used in modern English. Be aware that 'will' can also be used in the third person to express a general truth or a prediction, as in 'The sun will rise tomorrow'.
🇬🇧 English
will
Example
I will go.
He will come.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- I will never forget— I will never forget
- Will you help me?— Will you help me?
- I will attend the meeting— I will attend the meeting
- Will you come with me?— Will you come with me?
- I will never give up— I will never give up
Frequency rank: #138 in English
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The English word "will" means "will" in English.
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