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Pronunciation: /wɪl/

Definition of will

1expressing the future tense:you will regret it when you are older
expressing a strong intention or assertion about the future:come what may, I will succeed

4expressing facts about ability or capacity:a rock so light that it will float on water your tank will hold about 26 gallons

5expressing habitual behaviour:she will dance for hours
(pronounced stressing ‘will’) indicating annoyance about the habitual behaviour described:he will keep intruding

6expressing probability or expectation about something in the present:they will be miles away by now

Phrases

will do: informal expressing willingness to carry out a request or suggestion:‘Might be best to check.’ ‘Righty-ho, will do.’

Old English wyllan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch willen, German wollen, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin velle 'will, wish'

On the differences in use between will and shall, see shall (usage).

Definition of will in the US English dictionary

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