will
word
/ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/
WIL
/wˈɪl/
WIL
Definition
A modal verb used to talk about the future, show willingness, or make promises. It can also mean a person's desire or decision to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a future tense helper: 'I will go'. Also expresses willingness: 'I will help you'. Not used for present facts. Can sometimes be replaced by 'shall' in formal or poetic contexts. It also appears in legal contexts as 'last will' meaning a person's testament.
Spanish: voluntad - auxiliar de futuroPortuguese (BR): vontade - auxiliar de futuroPortuguese (PT): vontade - auxiliar de futuroChinese (Simplified): 意愿 - 助动词（表示将来）Chinese (Traditional): 意願 - 助動詞（表示將來）Hindi: इच्छा - भविष्य काल सहायक क्रियाArabic: إرادة - فعل مساعد للمستقبلBengali: হবে - করবে - ইচ্ছাশক্তিRussian: будет - воля (желание)Japanese: だろう - 意志Vietnamese: sẽ - ý chíKorean: ~ㄹ 것이다 - 의지Turkish: -ecek/-acak - iradeUrdu: گا/گی/گے (مستقبل کی علامت) - ارادہIndonesian: akan - kehendak
Example Sentences
She will help you if you ask.
basic
I will go to the store tomorrow.
basic
She will never forget that day.
natural
He has a strong will to succeed.
basic
If you don’t want it, I will take it.
natural
I will catch you later, don’t worry!
natural