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Meaning of the word will in English

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will

US /wɪl/
UK /wɪl/
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Modal Verb

1.

expressing the future tense

Example:
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I will be there by 5 PM.
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She will call you tomorrow.
2.

expressing desire, consent, or intention

Example:
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I will help you with your homework.
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He will not listen to reason.

Noun

1.

the faculty by which a person decides on and initiates courses of action

Example:
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She has a strong will to succeed.
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It was done against his will.
Synonym:
determinationresolvepurposeintentiondesire
2.

a legal document by which a person expresses their wishes as to how their property is to be disposed of after their death

Example:
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He left everything to his cat in his will.
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The lawyer is preparing her last will and testament.
Synonym:
testamentlast will

Verb

1.

to dispose of (property) by will

Example:
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He willed his entire estate to charity.
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She willed her antique collection to her niece.
Synonym:
bequeathleavedevise
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