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will

 

[ wɪl ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to express future intent

Expressing the future tense, used to talk about a future event or action that is planned or expected to happen.

Synonyms

going to, shall

Examples of usage

  • I will meet you at the park tomorrow.
  • She will call you as soon as she arrives.
  • We will start the project next week.
Context #2 | Verb

to express willingness or determination

Expressing willingness or determination to do something in the future.

Synonyms

going to, shall

Examples of usage

  • She will help you with your homework.
  • He will do whatever it takes to succeed.
  • They will never give up on their dreams.
Context #3 | Noun

testament or legal document

A legal document in which a person states who should receive their property and possessions after they die.

Synonyms

bequest, testament

Examples of usage

  • He left a will specifying how his assets should be distributed.
  • The lawyer is responsible for executing the will.

Translations

Translations of the word "will" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vontade

🇮🇳 इच्छा

🇩🇪 Wille

🇮🇩 kehendak

🇺🇦 воля

🇵🇱 wola

🇯🇵 意思 (いし)

🇫🇷 volonté

🇪🇸 voluntad

🇹🇷 irade

🇰🇷 의지

🇸🇦 إرادة

🇨🇿 vůle

🇸🇰 vôľa

🇨🇳 意愿 (yìyuàn)

🇸🇮 volja

🇮🇸 vilji

🇰🇿 ерік

🇬🇪 ნება

🇦🇿 iradə

🇲🇽 voluntad

Word origin

The word 'will' has roots in Old English and originates from the Germanic word 'willio' or 'willian', meaning to wish or desire. Over time, its usage expanded to include expressing future intent and willingness. In legal contexts, 'will' refers to a testament or legal document outlining the distribution of one's assets after death. The word has evolved to encompass various meanings and is widely used in both spoken and written English.

See also: unwillingness, wilful, willful, willing, willingly, willow, willpower.